Senior Verification Consultant

Escode company; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software escrow solutions provider in Manchester is seeking a Verification Consultant to conduct verification services. This hybrid role involves auditing rebuild processes, liaising with clients and ISVs, and producing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have experience with modern software development methodologies and effective communication skills. The company offers a flexible working environment and benefits including generous holiday allowance and community volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Allowance

Financial & Investment Benefits

Community & Volunteering Programmes

Green Car Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Special Time Off

Family Planning Support

Qualifications

• Experience in software development methodologies and relevant languages.
• Understanding of virtualisation and cloud providers like AWS and Azure.
• Ability to communicate technical information to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of rebuild processes for software under escrow.
• Liaise with ISVs and Clients for verification tasks.
• Produce detailed Verification Test Reports.

Skills

Experience of modern software development methodologies

Knowledge of common operating systems

Understanding of virtualisation and containers

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS

Experience in pre-sales technical support

Ability to present confidently

Experience in report production

Job description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

About the job

Based out of the Manchester, UK, the role of a Verification Consultant is diverse and challenging with the primary responsibility being to carry out our Verification services in conjunction with an Independent Software Vendor (ISV). These Verification services provide assurance to our customers that the source code we store for their critical software, and crucially the necessary information required to rebuild it, is deposited successfully.

The Escode Division

Escode, a global leader in software escrow solutions and part of NCC Group, is dedicated to protecting businesses from unforeseen disruptions. We ensure that business‑critical software applications and source code are safe, secure, and always available. As a trusted intermediary for some of the world’s best‑known brands, we safeguard access to vital code and digital assets, ensuring business continuity and the protection of software investments.

With over 40 years of experience, Escode pioneered the software escrow category in 1988, recognizing the growing technology dependence of businesses and the need for a safety mechanism. We are proud to set industry standards and shape its direction, providing unparalleled expertise and reliability. Learn more about Escode: https://www.escode.com/

Take a look at our website here to learn more about Escode: https://www.escode.com

Key Accountabilities

• Work with ISVs, both remotely and where needed (occasionally) on‑site, to perform our Verification services on behalf of our Clients.
• Perform audits of the rebuild process required to recreate the software or system being placed into escrow.
• Ensure the safe and secure handling of escrow deposits in line with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure the software/system under verification is audited in line with the requirements of the specific service‑line being performed.
• Where obstacles are encountered during the verification process, liaise with the ISV, Licensee and NCC Group colleagues (where applicable) to address these to the point of successful conclusion.
• Liaise with the Verification Delivery and Scheduling Management Team with regards to all aspects of the planning, execution and documentation relating to Verification exercises.
• Support the Account Management Team to help to develop the relationship with both Clients and ISVs.
• Produce accurate and clear Verification Test Reports, which document the steps taken in a given Verification exercise, in line with the standards in place within the Escrow division.

Functional and Technical Skills

• Experience of modern software development methodologies, languages and associated tools.
• Knowledge and experience of working with common, modern operating systems.
• An understanding of virtualisation/containers.
• An understanding and awareness of alternative public‑cloud providers. Furthermore, any formal qualifications in Microsoft Azure and AWS, would be highly beneficial.
• Any experience of providing pre‑sales technical support to assist in the sales cycle.
• Able to present information confidently to both technical and non‑technical audiences of all levels of seniority.
• Experience of report production/writing and great attention detail.
• As a client facing consultant, be confident, articulate and able to represent and promote NCC Group and its core values.

What we offer in return

• 🌟 Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• 🌴 Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• 💼 Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• 🤝Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• ⚡ Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco‑friendly car scheme.
• 🚴 Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• 🎉 Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• 👨 👩 👧 👦 Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [e-mail]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate‑privacy‑notice‑261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre‑employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement