Technology shapes how millions of students learn, achieve and progress, and behind that technology are the people designing, building and supporting it.
AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels taken in the UK each year. We also deliver vocational qualifications and a range of other products and services that support a broad range of learners, including the Unit Award Scheme and Extended Project Qualification.
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the delivery and continuous improvement of UK education? We’re looking for passionate, curious technical specialists across a range of disciplines who want to help us fulfil our purpose: to advance education for the benefit of the public. This mission drives everything we do.
If you’re looking for a technology career where your voice matters, your development is encouraged and your work makes a difference, you’ll find a place to belong at AQA. Together, we’re building technology that supports education today and helps shape its future.
We’re committed to creating an environment where people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences can thrive, contribute and grow. By reflecting the learners and teachers we serve, we bring a wider range of perspectives that help us achieve better outcomes for education and for our colleagues. Our inclusive, values-led culture is supported by employee networks including Empowering Women, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, Wellbeing, Ethnic Diversity and Interfaith Communities, alongside tools and support to develop your career.
Whether you’re playing a part in our innovative assessment platforms in our Assessment Technology team or powering the systems, services and security that keep our organisation running through Enterprise Technology, you’ll be part of work that has genuine purpose. Every line of code, every solution and every improvement helps support learners, teachers and centres across the UK.
As an independent charity, we’re able to reinvest our profits back into education, giving our technology teams the opportunity to focus on meaningful, long-term impact. We combine modern ways of working, cloud-first technologies and evolving AI capabilities with a collaborative, supportive culture that values curiosity, flexibility and continuous learning.
At AQA, our smart working approach gives colleagues flexibility over where and when they work, balancing personal and family life with the needs of our business, our customers, our teams and ourselves. In most cases, colleagues are expected to attend the office for a minimum of two days a week: our culture is built on strong relationships, collaboration and connection, which means regular face-to-face working remains important.
Additionally, for permanent and longer-term contracts, colleagues can enjoy:
Hear from Affy, People Partner, on how AQA combines meaningful work, a supportive and inclusive culture, flexible hybrid working and opportunities to grow, all while helping shape the future of education.
Hear from Zaibaa, Assessment Technology Product Manager, on how AQA supports continuous development, meaningful progression and long-term careers where you can keep learning, evolving and making an impact.
Great careers are built in great cultures
Hear from Clare, Head of Technology – Product, and Mo, Data Architect, and discover how AQA recognises and celebrates achievements, supports its people and creates an environment where everyone can thrive, grow and succeed.
Watch how the team at AQA is helping shape the future of education through technology, driving digital transformation while enjoying flexibility, growth and the chance to make a lasting impact.
