At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct independent reviews of software development processes and provide actionable recommendations.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on software assurance and governance.
- Benefits: Competitive contract rate, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with innovative teams and work with cutting-edge AI tools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing software quality and security in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in software assurance and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Senior Software Assurance Consultant (Contract)
The Candidate
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Assurance Consultant to conduct an independent, end-to-end review of their software development lifecycle, development governance and AI-assisted engineering practices.
This is a hands-on assurance role requiring someone who can independently assess the effectiveness of software delivery controls, validate automated testing and code review processes, and identify opportunities to strengthen security, quality and operational governance.
Working onsite with the development team, you’ll provide an objective assessment of existing practices and deliver clear, prioritised recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct an independent review of the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including development methodology, governance and delivery processes.
- Assess code review practices, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and release sign-off controls.
- Validate that automated controls are functioning effectively through hands-on testing rather than documentation reviews alone.
- Perform or witness fault-injection testing to confirm automated regression testing identifies deliberately introduced defects.
- Review AI-assisted development workflows, including the use of Claude AI and automated code review tooling.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, code quality processes and release governance.
- Identify weaknesses in development processes and recommend practical improvements aligned to industry best practice.
- Produce clear, prioritised reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience conducting independent software assurance, technical governance or control effectiveness reviews.
- Strong background in secure software development with the ability to review code changes and assess the security implications of modifications.
- Experience identifying security risks, including the removal of access control, permission logic and customer data segregation controls.
- Strong SQL Server and T‑SQL experience, including familiarity with database unit testing frameworks such as t SQLt.
- Experience assessing CI/CD pipelines, release governance and Dev Ops work‑item traceability.
- Strong understanding of automated testing, regression testing and software quality assurance practices.
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools and automated code review solutions, with an understanding of their strengths and limitations.
- Knowledge of multi‑tenant architectures and customer data segregation principles.
- Strong understanding of software engineering governance, risk management and secure development best practices.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
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Senior Software Assurance Consultant (Contract) employer: Curo Resourcing Ltd.
Curo Resourcing Ltd. is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a flexible hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between remote work and on-site collaboration in the vibrant town of Poole. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in a supportive environment that prioritises teamwork and compliance. The company fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place for HR professionals to thrive.
