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Full Stack Python Developer (AI,LLMs) - London (1 day a week)
Full Stack Python Developer (AI,LLMs) - London (1 day a week)
Transparent Technology
London
£35000 - £45000 per annum + bens, future equity
Junior Full Stack Python Developer - AI/LLMs - London (Hybrid, 1 day per week) - Up to £45k - Are you a Junior Full Stack Developer with a passion for Python, AI, and cutting-edge tech? This is your chance to join a brand-new, well-funded eCommerce start-up right at the beginning of its scale-up journey. Backed by recent investment and led by a proven entrepreneur with a track record of building successful businesses, this is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping greenfield products that are the first of their kind. You'll work closely with the Founder and another experienced Developer, gaining hands-on experience with AI/LLMs, while building innovative products that will disrupt the market. * Strong foundation in Python * Experience with Node.js and React * Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) * Experience working with REST APIs
Junior Full Stack Python Developer - AI/LLMs - London (Hybrid, 1 day per week) - Up to £45k - Are you a Junior Full Stack Developer with a passion for Python, AI, and cutting-edge tech? This is your chance to join a brand-new, well-funded eCommerce start-up right at the beginning of its scale-up journey. Backed by recent investment and led by a proven entrepreneur with a track record of building successful businesses, this is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping greenfield products that are the first of their kind. You'll work closely with the Founder and another experienced Developer, gaining hands-on experience with AI/LLMs, while building innovative products that will disrupt the market. * Strong foundation in Python * Experience with Node.js and React * Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) * Experience working with REST APIs
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Full Stack Software Engineer - AI Innovation
Full Stack Software Engineer - AI Innovation
Connexa
MK1, Milton Keynes
£60000 - £70000 per annum + 20% Bonus
Our client, a growing consultancy delivering cutting-edge AI and data-led services to government and public sector clients, is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join their forward-thinking team in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised AI innovation platform used to drive sensitive data discovery, redaction, and secure archiving for government departments. You'll work across a modern tech stack and play a key role in the development, deployment, and support of a secure full stack system used across the UK public sector. * Design, build, and test full stack software in a secure, client-focused environment * Work with modern front-end technologies (React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS) to deliver intuitive UI/UX * Develop robust back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
Our client, a growing consultancy delivering cutting-edge AI and data-led services to government and public sector clients, is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join their forward-thinking team in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised AI innovation platform used to drive sensitive data discovery, redaction, and secure archiving for government departments. You'll work across a modern tech stack and play a key role in the development, deployment, and support of a secure full stack system used across the UK public sector. * Design, build, and test full stack software in a secure, client-focused environment * Work with modern front-end technologies (React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS) to deliver intuitive UI/UX * Develop robust back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
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Please note that relevant training, guidance, and advice will be given. This document lists the responsibilities you will encompass in your daily role. Company purpose statement: To use the best technology to better connect people. Company Profile - We are an award-winning technology services company based in Bedford. Established in 2006, we have an outstanding growth record, fantastic clients, and an excellent working environment. Committed to delivering high-touch Technology services to the property sector, specifically skyscrapers, our aim is to provide the highest levels of service coupled with a great working environment. Were hiring an experienced Smart Systems Manager to lead the delivery, integration, and optimisation of smart technologies across multiple client properties. You will act as the central point of contact for all things smartfrom IoT sensors and a
Please note that relevant training, guidance, and advice will be given. This document lists the responsibilities you will encompass in your daily role. Company purpose statement: To use the best technology to better connect people. Company Profile - We are an award-winning technology services company based in Bedford. Established in 2006, we have an outstanding growth record, fantastic clients, and an excellent working environment. Committed to delivering high-touch Technology services to the property sector, specifically skyscrapers, our aim is to provide the highest levels of service coupled with a great working environment. Were hiring an experienced Smart Systems Manager to lead the delivery, integration, and optimisation of smart technologies across multiple client properties. You will act as the central point of contact for all things smartfrom IoT sensors and a
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Level: Mid-Senior/Senior; Remuneration dependent upon experience - All applications should include a covering letter; references should also be available on request. Who We Are - Ochre is a music retail technology company, helping labels, artists, distributors, and brands to run their ecommerce operations. Growing from our roots in music D2C (direct-to-consumer) retail, we are becoming a leader in providing tailored and scalable ecommerce solutions for the music industry. We work with some of the worlds best labels and artists - including Warp, Oasis, Dirty Hit, Ninja Tune, Partisan Records, Anjuna and many, many more. We are a creative company dedicated to helping our clients succeed in music ecommerce through best-in-class tools and services. As we expand and develop, we want to find new team members who are not only skilled in their field - but also passionate abou
Level: Mid-Senior/Senior; Remuneration dependent upon experience - All applications should include a covering letter; references should also be available on request. Who We Are - Ochre is a music retail technology company, helping labels, artists, distributors, and brands to run their ecommerce operations. Growing from our roots in music D2C (direct-to-consumer) retail, we are becoming a leader in providing tailored and scalable ecommerce solutions for the music industry. We work with some of the worlds best labels and artists - including Warp, Oasis, Dirty Hit, Ninja Tune, Partisan Records, Anjuna and many, many more. We are a creative company dedicated to helping our clients succeed in music ecommerce through best-in-class tools and services. As we expand and develop, we want to find new team members who are not only skilled in their field - but also passionate abou
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Lead Software Engineer - London (Hybrid 1x Per Month) Salary: Up to £100k + Benefits + Stock Options - About Us - Our client is a Insurtech Unicorn looking to expand their engineering team. With the opportunity to work on existing products which have generated millions in revenue to something new changing the landscape of the insurance world, this is the perfect opportunity for a results driven and growth focussed Senior engineer looking to start an ambitious business. The Role - We're seeking a Lead Fullstack Engineer to own the frontend architecture and elevate the B2C user experience across our digital products. This is a high-impact role requiring technical vision, hands-on expertise, and leadership to drive innovation in a rapidly evolving environment. As part of a cross-functional, agile team, you will shape the frontend roadmap, champion best practices, and fos
Lead Software Engineer - London (Hybrid 1x Per Month) Salary: Up to £100k + Benefits + Stock Options - About Us - Our client is a Insurtech Unicorn looking to expand their engineering team. With the opportunity to work on existing products which have generated millions in revenue to something new changing the landscape of the insurance world, this is the perfect opportunity for a results driven and growth focussed Senior engineer looking to start an ambitious business. The Role - We're seeking a Lead Fullstack Engineer to own the frontend architecture and elevate the B2C user experience across our digital products. This is a high-impact role requiring technical vision, hands-on expertise, and leadership to drive innovation in a rapidly evolving environment. As part of a cross-functional, agile team, you will shape the frontend roadmap, champion best practices, and fos
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Exposure to API testing (e.g. RestAssured, Postman)
Exposure to API testing (e.g. RestAssured, Postman)
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Experience with API design standards & integration patterns
Experience with API design standards & integration patterns
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Integration & API Testing - proficiency with REST/OData service testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI
Integration & API Testing - proficiency with REST/OData service testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI
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Contribute to backend/API testing and support security testing initiatives. * Strong knowledge of API testing and backend validation.
Contribute to backend/API testing and support security testing initiatives. * Strong knowledge of API testing and backend validation.
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Experience with API design and development for both internal and external use cases
Experience with API design and development for both internal and external use cases
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The ideal candidate will have a robust background in AWS, Node.js, and React, along with expertise in NoSQL databases, RESTful API design and development, product development, and deployment of applications on both iOS and Android platforms.
The ideal candidate will have a robust background in AWS, Node.js, and React, along with expertise in NoSQL databases, RESTful API design and development, product development, and deployment of applications on both iOS and Android platforms.
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Senior Software Engineer / Software Developer
Senior Software Engineer / Software Developer
AWD Online
MK44, Bedford
From £60,000 to £70,000 per annum + Benefits
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer / Software Developer who has proven software application development experience across the stack C#, ASP, .NET, Blazor, API Development, Microservices, Containers and Deployment Pipelines. * Strong software development skills across the stack using C#, ASP .NET, Blazor, API development, microservices, containers, and deployment pipelines
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer / Software Developer who has proven software application development experience across the stack C#, ASP, .NET, Blazor, API Development, Microservices, Containers and Deployment Pipelines. * Strong software development skills across the stack using C#, ASP .NET, Blazor, API development, microservices, containers, and deployment pipelines
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Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
Verifile Ltd
Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3JZ
From £60,000 to £70,000 per annum Plus excellent benefits
Strong software development skills across the stack using C#, ASP .NET, Blazor, API development, microservices, containers, and deployment pipelines.
Strong software development skills across the stack using C#, ASP .NET, Blazor, API development, microservices, containers, and deployment pipelines.
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Data Engineer II
Data Engineer II
LEXISNEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED T/a LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group
London
Competitive
Would you like to ensure the successful delivery of the Data Platform and Software Innovations? Do you enjoy creating a collaborative and customer-focused working environment? LexisNexis Intellectual Property, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. As a Data Engineer at LexisNexis Intellectual Property (LNIP), youll contribute to building and maintaining our next-generation Strategic Data Platform. This platform ingests, enriches, and transforms global patent and IP-related data to power key products like PatentSight+, as well as a growing ecosystem of internal tools and customer-facing solutions. In this early-career role, you will collaborate with senior engineers and technical leads to design robus
Would you like to ensure the successful delivery of the Data Platform and Software Innovations? Do you enjoy creating a collaborative and customer-focused working environment? LexisNexis Intellectual Property, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. As a Data Engineer at LexisNexis Intellectual Property (LNIP), youll contribute to building and maintaining our next-generation Strategic Data Platform. This platform ingests, enriches, and transforms global patent and IP-related data to power key products like PatentSight+, as well as a growing ecosystem of internal tools and customer-facing solutions. In this early-career role, you will collaborate with senior engineers and technical leads to design robus
API testing tools like SoapUI and Postman
API testing tools like SoapUI and Postman
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Leverage knowledge of data analysis, API documentation and payment processing manage, coach, and develop a team of hybrid L1 and L2 associates
Leverage knowledge of data analysis, API documentation and payment processing manage, coach, and develop a team of hybrid L1 and L2 associates
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1. London - 2. Contract - 3. Published: 3 weeks ago - 4. Competitive - We're seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join our Professional Services team at Squiz. You'll advise on front-end architecture and implement the Squiz DXP ensuring the technical solution is tailored to the client brand and content strategy. 5+ years experience front-end web development JavaScript (preferably vanilla JS), HTML, and CSS - 6. Experience building commercial grade Websites, Portals, Intranets etc - 7. Strong knowledge of web fundamentals, HTTP methods, integration patterns, RESTful APIs - 8. Experience with Node.js or other server-side JavaScript (backend 20% of role) 9. Building web interfaces according to WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design practices - 10. Demonstrable experience/knowledge of SDLC - 11. Demonstrated experience building component librarie
1. London - 2. Contract - 3. Published: 3 weeks ago - 4. Competitive - We're seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Developer to join our Professional Services team at Squiz. You'll advise on front-end architecture and implement the Squiz DXP ensuring the technical solution is tailored to the client brand and content strategy. 5+ years experience front-end web development JavaScript (preferably vanilla JS), HTML, and CSS - 6. Experience building commercial grade Websites, Portals, Intranets etc - 7. Strong knowledge of web fundamentals, HTTP methods, integration patterns, RESTful APIs - 8. Experience with Node.js or other server-side JavaScript (backend 20% of role) 9. Building web interfaces according to WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design practices - 10. Demonstrable experience/knowledge of SDLC - 11. Demonstrated experience building component librarie
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Power BI & Fabric Developer (Project Controls/Primavera P6 Data) at BaseOne, London, £Competitive Day Rate
Power BI & Fabric Developer (Project Controls/Primavera P6 Data) at BaseOne, London, £Competitive Day Rate
Baseone
London
Competitive
Contract / FTC / Perm | Remote (UK) with occasional client site visits | Competitive - About BaseOne - At BaseOne, we design and deliver human-centric data solutions for some of the worlds most complex projects from major infrastructure to energy and banking. Our team blends deep domain expertise in project controls with modern tools like Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-driven analytics , helping clients make better decisions with confidence. Were now looking for a Power BI & Fabric Developer with hands-on experience in Primavera P6 project controls data to join our delivery team. This is a chance to work on high-impact projects across the UK and internationally, building reporting solutions that simplify complexity for decision makers. The Role - Youll be part of a multidisciplinary team working directly with project controls, PMO, and client stakeholders.
Contract / FTC / Perm | Remote (UK) with occasional client site visits | Competitive - About BaseOne - At BaseOne, we design and deliver human-centric data solutions for some of the worlds most complex projects from major infrastructure to energy and banking. Our team blends deep domain expertise in project controls with modern tools like Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-driven analytics , helping clients make better decisions with confidence. Were now looking for a Power BI & Fabric Developer with hands-on experience in Primavera P6 project controls data to join our delivery team. This is a chance to work on high-impact projects across the UK and internationally, building reporting solutions that simplify complexity for decision makers. The Role - Youll be part of a multidisciplinary team working directly with project controls, PMO, and client stakeholders.
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We are looking for an ambitious, warm and inquisitive individual to join our Development team as a Quadient Inspire Developer for variable omni-channel communications. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Development. Ability to install/setup/maintain and develop Inspire Interactive. 1. Advanced in Inspire Designer - 2. Advanced in Inspire Designer Scripting - 3. Highly knowledgeable in Inspire Interactive - 4. Advanced in Inspire Scaler or Inspire Automation ( Scaler preferable but plenty of crossover and transferable skills from automation) 5. Able to create and setup new tenants / companies in Interactive - 6. Confident in creating and managing base templates within Interactive - 7. Confident in creating and managing templates within Interactive - 8. Confident in managing approval processes (an Interactive approval process) including adding basic forms to
We are looking for an ambitious, warm and inquisitive individual to join our Development team as a Quadient Inspire Developer for variable omni-channel communications. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Development. Ability to install/setup/maintain and develop Inspire Interactive. 1. Advanced in Inspire Designer - 2. Advanced in Inspire Designer Scripting - 3. Highly knowledgeable in Inspire Interactive - 4. Advanced in Inspire Scaler or Inspire Automation ( Scaler preferable but plenty of crossover and transferable skills from automation) 5. Able to create and setup new tenants / companies in Interactive - 6. Confident in creating and managing base templates within Interactive - 7. Confident in creating and managing templates within Interactive - 8. Confident in managing approval processes (an Interactive approval process) including adding basic forms to
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Get to know The Pokémon Company International - The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Get to know the role * Job Title: Manager, Software Development - This role is ideal for a technically adept leader with a strong understanding of modern cloud-native architectures, agile delivery, and platform engineering. Youll be responsible for ensuring the platform is scalable, resilient, and delivers a world-class shopping experience to Pokémon fans globally. * People Manager: Yes - What youll do
Get to know The Pokémon Company International - The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. Get to know the role * Job Title: Manager, Software Development - This role is ideal for a technically adept leader with a strong understanding of modern cloud-native architectures, agile delivery, and platform engineering. Youll be responsible for ensuring the platform is scalable, resilient, and delivers a world-class shopping experience to Pokémon fans globally. * People Manager: Yes - What youll do
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at Ebury - London - Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we've grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry. Product - Ebury London Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week - We are hiring a Product Manager to join our Compliance Operations product team, with a focus on improving and scaling the client journeys that sit at the heart of our risk and regulatory operations.
at Ebury - London - Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we've grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry. Product - Ebury London Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week - We are hiring a Product Manager to join our Compliance Operations product team, with a focus on improving and scaling the client journeys that sit at the heart of our risk and regulatory operations.
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Looking for a new challenge? Take a look at our current vacancies. If you see a vacancy that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Job Title: Specialist Data Engineer - Full-time role - Working Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week - Salary: £64,575 - Location: London Docklands (Hybrid). Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office. The Financial Ombudsman Service has been resolving customer complaints since 2001. Our service is free for consumers to use and over 1 million people contact us every year. The last few years have seen the Financial Ombudsman Service embark on an organisation-wide transformation journey. With the customer at the heart of everything we do, we have already delivered significant improvements in the service we offer and 2026 will see us continue with our ambitious transformation agenda
Looking for a new challenge? Take a look at our current vacancies. If you see a vacancy that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Job Title: Specialist Data Engineer - Full-time role - Working Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week - Salary: £64,575 - Location: London Docklands (Hybrid). Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office. The Financial Ombudsman Service has been resolving customer complaints since 2001. Our service is free for consumers to use and over 1 million people contact us every year. The last few years have seen the Financial Ombudsman Service embark on an organisation-wide transformation journey. With the customer at the heart of everything we do, we have already delivered significant improvements in the service we offer and 2026 will see us continue with our ambitious transformation agenda
09 - The Quality Engineering team works in partnership with other Technology Functions and the Business to ensure quality delivery of our products. The team works in an Agile environment and is located globally. The team is independent in driving all decisions and is responsible for continuously improving customer experience, revenue growth and operations enablement through quick turn-around of development of our products with high quality. * Develop automation scripts that adhere to organizational standards, creating reliable, reusable, and maintainable automated regression suites and test harnesses. * Utilize various tools and frameworks to create automation scripts with high-quality code to simplify testing scenarios. * Design and develop test plans and test cases based on functional and design specifications, execute test cases, and analyze and report test results
09 - The Quality Engineering team works in partnership with other Technology Functions and the Business to ensure quality delivery of our products. The team works in an Agile environment and is located globally. The team is independent in driving all decisions and is responsible for continuously improving customer experience, revenue growth and operations enablement through quick turn-around of development of our products with high quality. * Develop automation scripts that adhere to organizational standards, creating reliable, reusable, and maintainable automated regression suites and test harnesses. * Utilize various tools and frameworks to create automation scripts with high-quality code to simplify testing scenarios. * Design and develop test plans and test cases based on functional and design specifications, execute test cases, and analyze and report test results
About Us - At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game, we reinvent it. FDJ UNITED is one of Europes leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, youll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day. Were looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.
About Us - At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game, we reinvent it. FDJ UNITED is one of Europes leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, youll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day. Were looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.
10 - The Quality Engineering team works in partnership with other Technology Functions and the Business to ensure quality delivery of our products. The team works in an Agile environment and is located globally. The team is independent in driving all decisions and is responsible for continuously improving customer experience, revenue growth and operations enablement through quick turn-around of development of our products with high quality. * Develop automation scripts that comply with organizational standards, creating reliable, reusable, and maintainable automated regression suites and test harnesses. * Utilize various tools and frameworks to create automation scripts with high-quality code to simplify testing scenarios. * Design and develop test plans and test cases based on functional and design specifications, execute test cases, and analyze and report test resul
10 - The Quality Engineering team works in partnership with other Technology Functions and the Business to ensure quality delivery of our products. The team works in an Agile environment and is located globally. The team is independent in driving all decisions and is responsible for continuously improving customer experience, revenue growth and operations enablement through quick turn-around of development of our products with high quality. * Develop automation scripts that comply with organizational standards, creating reliable, reusable, and maintainable automated regression suites and test harnesses. * Utilize various tools and frameworks to create automation scripts with high-quality code to simplify testing scenarios. * Design and develop test plans and test cases based on functional and design specifications, execute test cases, and analyze and report test resul
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