Aspect Resources

About the Company

Aspect Resources offers specialist Engineering & IT recruitment that is tailored to meet individual client needs. We aim to gain a full understanding of your organisation as well as specific company requirements in order to offer you a bespoke solution which will improve and not hinder your processes, as we are well aware that what works for one won't work for all.

With a focus on recruiting White Collar Technical talent, Aspect Resources brings a wealth of knowledge within the Engineering & IT Domains enabling us to successfully deliver where others will fall short of client expectations.

We pride ourselves on our ability to secure the right, talented and experienced individuals who will add value to your business. Our success inevitably leads to repeat business due to our high levels of customer satisfaction.

Whether you are a major manufacturer or a smaller start up business, we aim to extend to you the same high level of service to full-fill your business objectives and exceed your expectations.

We offer a service based on quality rather than quantity.
Still unsure? Then we will happily resource one of your 'hard to fill roles' in order to demonstrate our ability to match appropriate candidates to your needs.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Aspect Resources

Job Title

Commercial Software Specialist - SC

Job Description

Job title: Commercial Software Specialist – SC Role Summary: Deliver strategic software procurement for a complex public‑sector organisation. Lead the end‑to‑end tender process, negotiate commercial terms and licensing agreements, and ensure value‑for‑money while maintaining compliance with UK public‑sector procurement laws and security standards. Expectations: * 3‑month contract, inside IR35, SC security clearance required. * Hybrid working model with flexible attendance at designated UK sites. * High‑level stakeholder interaction with technical, programme and legal teams. Key Responsibilities: - Develop software sourcing strategies aligned with departmental objectives and government frameworks. - Conduct market analysis, supplier engagement, and benchmarking of solutions. - Lead competitive procurement exercises: draft ITTs, evaluate bids, manage clarifications and award decisions. - Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and licence agreements to secure best value and risk mitigation. - Ensure compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Cabinet Office guidance and CCS frameworks. - Identify, assess and mitigate commercial, operational, and security risks. - Manage relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders and legal advisers to deliver procurement outcomes. Required Skills: - Proven experience in software procurement within a complex public‑sector environment. - In‑depth knowledge of licensing models, Crown Commercial Service frameworks and public‑sector procurement regulations. - Strong negotiation and commercial acumen with a track record of achieving value‑for‑money. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. - Ability to work in a fast‑moving, regulated procurement environment. - Competence in managing risk and ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards. Required Education & Certifications: - MCIPS qualification or equivalent. - Security Clearance: Security Control (SC). ---

London, United kingdom

On site

13-01-2026

Company Name

Aspect Resources

Job Title

Enterprise Architect - SC

Job Description

Job Title Enterprise Architect – SC Role Summary Senior strategic architect responsible for defining, guiding, and sustaining the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps across business, technology, and data domains. Leads cross‑functional initiatives, influences stakeholder decisions, and ensures alignment with organisational goals and government standards. Expactations - Deliver scalable, resilient solutions that reduce risk and achieve value for money. - Influence change management and portfolio delivery at pace. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends, policy shifts, and emerging technologies. - Engage and coach stakeholders on architectural principles, standards, and governance. Key Responsibilities - Own and evolve the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap, covering as‑is, to‑be, and transitional states. - Lead cross‑cutting capability delivery and influence change across portfolios and programmes. - Establish and enforce architectural principles, policies, and standards. - Conduct horizon scanning, assess societal and industry trends, and translate findings into actionable strategies. - Advise on supplier selection, contractual frameworks, and risk mitigation. - Mediate complex architectural discussions, secure stakeholder buy‑in, and resolve conflicts. - Build and nurture an enterprise architecture community, providing coaching and career support. - Represent architectural governance within wider organisational governance frameworks (legal, commercial). - Frame high‑complexity problems, define requirements, and guide solution options. Required Skills - Proven expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF). - Deep understanding of ITIL/IT4IT/COBIT principles and governance. - Strong communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences. - Decision‑making ability under high risk and complexity. - Strategic thinking across technology, people, process, and data. - Coaching and community‑building aptitude. - Experience with stakeholder collaboration across multiple business units. Required Education & Certifications - TOGAF certification (The Open Group Architecture Framework). - ISEB certification (Information Systems Examination Board). - At least one of: ITIL, IT4IT, or COBIT certification.

Salisbury, United kingdom

On site

15-01-2026

Company Name

Aspect Resources

Job Title

Lead Test Engineer - SC

Job Description

**Job Title:** Lead Test Engineer – SC **Role Summary:** Lead the design, implementation, and execution of automated testing strategies for distributed microservices across multiple teams. Drive quality assurance, performance, and security for Java Spring Boot or non-JVM digital services in a cloud-native environment. **Expectations:** - Eligible for Security Clearance: Secret (SC). - 12‑month contract, inside IR35. - Strong leadership and mentoring of test engineering teams. - Deliver high‑quality, secure, and performant services aligned with overarching strategy. - Influence test strategy and process improvements across the organisation. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define and implement build‑automation test solutions (CI/CD pipelines, test frameworks). - Design test strategy for distributed microservices, including contract, component, API, and message‑based testing. - Develop and maintain reusable, maintainable test code and utilities (Java, TypeScript/JavaScript). - Conduct non‑functional testing: performance (Gatling, K6) and accessibility. - Ensure adherence to quality, security, and best‑practice standards. - Collaborate with development, operations, and product teams to understand business context and domain‑driven testing. - Monitor and analyse test results using observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus). - Mentor and coach junior test engineers, fostering continuous improvement. - Assess and mitigate impact of changes on testing and delivery. - Maintain knowledge of emerging testing tools, frameworks, and cloud services. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience leading and testing microservices transformations (not just participation). - Hands‑on automation testing experience with Java or TypeScript/JavaScript (Serenity BDD, Playwright). - Strong knowledge of AWS (primary), Docker, GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins. - Experience with contract testing tools (Spring Cloud Contract, Pactflow). - Familiarity with message‑based async testing (Kafka or similar). - Experience with non‑relational databases (MongoDB or equivalent). - Performance testing expertise (Gatling, K6). - Accessibility testing knowledge. - CI/CD pipeline design and implementation. - Leadership, communication, and mentorship skills. - Awareness of security and compliance standards in testing. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent) preferred but not mandatory.

Leeds, United kingdom

On site

Senior

20-01-2026