If you want the highest paying jobs in Somerset, your best bet is to go into IT! Without a doubt, most of the £100k jobs are in the IT industry.

Needless to say, you will need experience in any given field, but if you are looking to change and move up the ladder, these could be for you.

NET/SQL developer

First of all, you need SC clearance so before applying, make sure you are eligible to obtain it.

You will be providing fast feedback to the development teams, using automated tests, ensure that the right level of automation is applied to each project and ongoing maintenance of automated tests is part of the overall process.

It will be your job to take product backlog items, user stories and requirements and translating those into tests.

Cyber security consultant

If you are SC cleared, you can also apply for the next job. This is also based in Taunton and you will need demonstrable experience of working as a technical security SME within a project environment, working to MOD accreditation processes and liaising with MOD accreditors.

You need experience using DART to register and manager targets of accreditation as well as a familiarity with SIEM systems and GIS products, especially ESRI ArcGIS suite.

Read a full list of necessary skills in the job description.

Java developer

The job is working as part of an established Java development team.

The technologies used include Java 8, cloud platforms, NiFi, OGR / GDAL, Hadoop ecosystem (Oozie, Pig, Hive, Spark, HBase/Accumulo, etc).

In order to apply you will need five years experience in Java development including Jave 8, test driven development experience, the ability to develop with agility and to pick up new technologies quickly and apply them to business problems.

Test lead

The job is for a period of six months. As a senior test engineer you will be working alongside an agile development team which will involve pairing with other software engineers and other non-technical team members.

In order for your application to be successful, you will need experience using behaviour-driven development principles to create tests written in business language, root cause and systemic problem solving experience and know how to apply the correct testing approach to the project circumstances.

And if you are not in IT, there is a job in finance...

Financial reporting manager

A leading global bank needs an experienced financial reporting manager.

You will provide leadership and advice to stakeholders in the insurance business.

Previous experience in a similar job is a must as well as technical accounting experience. You will need good written and verbal communication skills and project work experience as well an understanding of IFRS 9 and IFRS 17 requirements and complexities.

Your deadline to apply is the middle of June, and the main perk is a potential daily salary of £500.