Nokwanda Khanyile

SWET Software Engineer in Test- Hiring ASAPStart date: ASAP  Duration: 10 months Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from home Rate: €350 - €400 per day  Description:As a Software Engineer in Test (SDET) you will be applying your strong software development and test automation skills to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve customer-facing software solutions.You will also be enabling your team in adopting test automation frameworks and best practices to ensure we are building the right product the right way.The Ideal Candidate: Obsessed with creating the best end-to-end customer experience.Owns the outcome by taking personal accountability for delivering strong resultsExperience designing and building applications and using test automation frameworksMulti-stack engineer with knowledge in a breadth of technologies and test automation frameworks (Ruby or Java, Cucumber, Javascript/Angular, HTTP, RESTful web services)Extensive experience working with Java and its ecosystemPassionate about Test Driven Development, developing robust software, writing testable and maintainable code; Self-directed, willing to take initiative, pragmatic and results oriented.Has keen attention to detail and wants to solve really hard problems, not just detect themAble to learn large software systems end-to-end quicklyKeenly interested in learning new technologies and their adoptionAble to work with remote and international team members. Responsibilities:Use your knowledge of testing and testability to influence better software design, promote proper software engineering and bug prevention strategies, testability and securityActively participate in the development process through writing and maintain application features and automated tests including unit tests, component tests, integration tests, functional tests, performance tests, scenario tests and interoperability testsSupport the team in designing reliable, portable, accurate and trustworthy tests, and in integrating them into CI/CD pipelinesCollaborate with team members on improving team's test coverage, release velocity and production healthEnable the team in designing and developing automation harnesses using Ruby or Java w/ Cucumber and SOA TestParticipate in application code and test code reviews with rest of the Scrum teamParticipate in development using Javascript/Angular and Webservices/HTTP.  Qualifications:A Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Software engineering or related field6 to 9 years of experience with designing and building front-end and webservice applications while incorporating test automation frameworksWorking experience with:Ruby (or Java)CucumberJavaScriptHTTP; RESTful web services; Jenkins. Preferred Experience: AngularJS (2 or above); NodeJS; Docker.Genesys Contact Centre Platform.Working experience with test automation frameworks (Cucumber w/ Ruby, SOATest, Selenium).Hands-on experience with creating and using Test Doubles and Virtual Assets Knowledge of software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.Experience in delivering software in the Agile environment. SkillsETL Tester with strong automation skillsDeep understanding of ETL testing including source to target reconciliation and transformation logic validation to ensure data integrityGood programming skills in Java, Python or any object-oriented language with ability to build custom test automation frameworks as needed (we will likely be using Cucumber, so that would be good to have)Experience with Oracle and Snowflake databases including advanced SQL skills for data validations

ICON Payment Framework (IPF) Developer – JavaContract until 31/12/2025Up to £460/day (Inside IR35)Location: Knutsford (Hybrid 2 days p/w)BPSS Clearance RequiredWe are seeking a talented and experienced ICON Payment Framework (IPF) Developer to join our Payments Change Portfolio team in Knutsford. If you're passionate about high-performance financial systems, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring strong Java development skills, this could be your next big contract.What You'll Do As an IPF Developer, you will work at the heart of the bank’s payment processing transformation, developing and maintaining solutions on the Finastra ICON platform, ensuring resilience, compliance, and regulatory readiness across all integrations. Your Key Responsibilities:✳️ Design and develop payment solutions using ICON Payment Framework (IPF) and Java⚙️ Integrate with critical systems – from core banking to SWIFT, SEPA, FPS, and AML🧪 Execute unit/integration tests and support UAT and production deployment🤝 Collaborate with Architects, Analysts, QA, and DevOps in a fast-paced Agile environment📋 Ensure delivery aligns with regulatory standards such as PSD2 and ISO 20022What You Bring5 years of Java development experience in financial services2 years of hands-on work with Finastra ICON/IPFDeep understanding of payment flows and industry messaging standards (SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS, etc.)Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, JMS, Oracle/SQLStrong grasp of Agile, CI/CD, Git, and JIRANice to HaveKnowledge of Finastra GPP or other payment hubsCloud-native experience (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)Familiarity with DevOps and automated testing toolsBackground in corporate payments or transaction bankingReady to develop the future of payments? Join a fast-moving team where your expertise in ICON and Java will make a direct impact on mission-critical banking infrastructure.

Cloud Solutions Architect Location: Knutsford / Northampton (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) Contract: 3–6 Months Rate: £400 – £470/day inside IR35 We’re looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to design and deliver end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on AWS. You’ll provide technical leadership, guide development teams, and ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. Key Responsibilities:Lead cloud solution design and architecture (AWS preferred).Provide hands-on technical direction in Java, backend, and microservices.Manage project scope, budgets, milestones, and risks.Oversee release strategy, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization.Act as delivery lead and liaison between teams and stakeholders.Skills & Experience:Strong expertise in AWS stack (Lambda, DynamoDB, Kinesis, API Gateway, CloudWatch, X-Ray).Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ, AWS Kinesis).Knowledge of AWS data services (Glue, S3, Glacier, Data Pipeline).Solid background in REST APIs, design patterns, and SDLC/Agile.Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.