Oracle Fusion Tester, 500 p/d outside IR35:
We are seeking an Oracle Fusion Tester to join an exciting client’s team on a contract basis.Key Responsibilities:

• Design of all tests for HCM, including payroll, across all phases of the Programme. This will include both manual and automated tests.
• Requirements coverages analysis for all test phases
• Successful test execution for all test phases across the programme
• Management of business users for PPR and UAT phases

Essential Skills Required:

• Solid Test analysis skills with Oracle Fusion
• Proven functional test expertise with several Oracle Modules
• Evidence ability to deliver high quality and accurate test scripts and scenarios and other testing collateral
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern test standards and best practices
• Quality focus, driven to deliver a working product
• Experience of using Jira with x-ray test management
• Experience of the full cycle of implementation utilising Oracle Cloud.

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Tester - Must hold an active DV Clearance

Overview - Tester
We are seeking an experienced Tester to join a growing and dynamic Networks Practice, contributing to the delivery of high-quality testing across complex projects. As a Tester, you will take ownership of testing activities, ensuring systems meet the required standards and specifications. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, expanding your technical expertise while supporting innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities - Tester

• Create and execute detailed test cases based on clear technical and business requirements.
• Manage test environments, tools, and resources to deliver planned testing activities on time.
• Log, investigate, and resolve defects while reporting progress, risks, and key metrics.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for small to medium-sized projects and coordinate testing schedules.
• Ensure test results are accurately recorded and communicated to stakeholders.
• Contribute to defining and improving testing strategies across projects.

Skills & Experience - Tester

• Strong experience creating and executing test plans, cases, and defect reports.
• Skilled in testing tools such as JIRA or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to assess risk and determine appropriate testing coverage.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with a structured approach to defect resolution.
• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with technical and business teams.

To apply for the Tester role, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an ADA Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. A defence or aerospace industry background would be great.

Rate: £70.00 per hour
Location: Stevenage
Hybrid/Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day week)
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 6 months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: 1 stage video interview

Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:
The department create the complex, highly reliable Real Time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality their users require when they need it.
They are involved all the way through development - from concept studies through trials firings and the move into production and service.

Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the verification and validation activities on Real Time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems.
The role requires taking requirements, developing them into robust test cases, preparing and executing tests, capturing data, and delivering actionable feedback to project teams.
You will have to draw upon your strong practical problem-solving skills, data acquisition expertise, and adaptability.

Skillset/experience required:
Essential:

• Strong experience of V&V activities in an Embedded software environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Good documentation skills
• Ability to turn requirements into structured test cases and procedures.
• Experience of working in a lab environment on an electro mechanical product running Embedded
• software.
• Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering life cycle.
• Scripting abilities
• Embedded software development experience using Ada.

Advantageous:

• Safety critical systems experience
• Embedded software development experience using C.
• Knowledge of standards such as DO-178C, DO-330 & DefStan 00-55
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems
• Model Driven Design experience
• Knowledge of test automation methods
• Knowledge of Lauterbach Trace tools, DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM/RTC), Rapita
• Suite, Rhapsody
• Breakpoint Analysis experience
• Experience of Focused Code Reviews

Algorithm / Software Engineer (MATLAB / ADA)

Location: Bristol (site based)

Rate: PAYE: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour Umbrella

We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.

Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Algorithm / Software Engineer to support the migration of a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB within a regulated engineering environment. The role sits within a multi-disciplinary team and involves close collaboration with algorithm engineers, technical specialists, and downstream software teams.

This position would particularly suit candidates with a defence or aerospace background who are familiar with high-assurance software development and verification practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcode a complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB in collaboration with algorithm engineers and technical experts
• Define, distribute, and review technical activities within the wider team to support efficient delivery within project timelines
• Develop test harnesses and implement robust testing strategies to ensure functional equivalence between legacy ADA code and MATLAB implementations
• Develop MATLAB algorithms in line with defined Codes of Practice to ensure compatibility with auto-coding toolchains
• Identify and resolve issues related to auto-coding compatibility, reframing algorithms where necessary
• Work closely with downstream software teams to enable effective transfer and integration of MATLAB algorithm artefacts
• Support the resolution of technical queries and non-compliances
• Contribute to verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence review

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm-related software
• Strong experience developing software and algorithms using MathWorks toolsets (MATLAB)
• Experience with verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence review
• Ability to rapidly assimilate complex technical information
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Senior Test Development Engineer

Location: Glenrothes or Livingston

About the role:
Responsible for the design, manufacture, verification and validation, along with through life technical support of board level, sub-system and system level test equipment.

Skills:
• Test software design
• Excellent knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design
• Ability to write comprehensive technical design documentation
• Proven knowledge in handover and management of designs in production
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting skills
• Able to support/debug system integration
• Must be eligible for MOD Security Clearance to a minimum of SC level

Highly Desirable:
• Significant test development in a safety critical industry
• Use of Mentor Graphics schematic entry and PCB layout tools
• Understanding of common test architectures PXI/d LXI
• Measurement Uncertainty and its application in test equipment design and validation
• Software Certification or detailed knowledge of: NI LabView, NI CVI, NI TestStand, C#
• Design of mix signal circuits
• High speed serial networks
• An appreciation of RF electronics
• Knowledge of power supply design

Responsibilities
• Design of functional test equipment for circuit cards, sub-assemblys and systems.
• To take responsibility for the design and overall quality of the test equipment and provide leadership and guidance for junior engineers.
• Documentation of design specifications and implementation details. Take part in design reviews. Upholding of design standards and methodologies.
• Realisation of complex system requirements to provide robust and reliable test hardware solutions.
• Responsibility for the complete implementation of detailed technical items and an understanding/appreciation of system level items.
• Collaboration with other team members (including both hardware and software engineers) to agree system designs, interfaces and protocols etc.
• Development of appropriate test hardware, test software and procedures, both informal and formal, to prove the correct operation of hardware.
• Provide support to manufacturing answering product queries & resolving technical issues.
• Provide support for the test hardware and manage obsolescence throughout its lifecycle.
• Monitoring and reporting of progress of test development to immediate supervisor and development team.
• Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company polices, processes and practices.
• Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct.
• Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by management
• Application of Design Review Processes
• Accountable for engineering specific risks and opportunities.
• Key contributor at Gate/Design reviews
• Provides guidance of Test Development processes and tools.
• Contribute to section/business area resource planning with a working understanding of Microsoft Project tools.
• Test Engineering Lead for a small/medium scale test engineering program
• Ability to identify and engage the appropriate SMEs to support the Test Development Engineering activities.
• Contributor/Approver for standard/tailored test development process including Design Review gates and content
• Key interface to external customers/suppliers.

HW/Device Testing Engineer
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Hardware Engineer based in the Warwickshire area.
This role is on a contract basis and is site-based.
The Company
Were working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role.
Would you like to be responsible for testing of automotive infotainment systems, with a strong focus on active NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) technologies at both system and subsystem levels?

The Role:
This role is for a Hardware/Device Testing Enginersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
Youll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

• Plan and execute test programmes for infotainment systems, particularly those involving active NVH technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and NVH specialists, to ensure integrated system validation.
• Set up and maintain test rigs and environments for infotainment and audio system validation.

The Individual
Were looking for people who can show:

• Background in testing automotive infotainment systems, ideally with active NVH technologies.
• Debugging and analysis using tools such as:
  • Wireshark
  • Vector tools (e.g., CANoe, CANalyzer)
  • Putty
  • Media converters
  • JTAG flashing
• Automotive communication protocols:
  • CAN
  • Ethernet (Some IP)
  • A2B (Automotive Audio Bus)
• Audio systems and rig setup for validation.

The Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of around £34 per hour
• Training and Development

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Java Software Developer on an initial 12-month contract. As the Java Software Developer, you shall contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle and thus have solid experience in design (particularly using UML), development (particularly using Java technologies) and test. The developer should have experience of working with microservices. Automated testing is a critical part of the project so any experience of this would be highly beneficial

Role: Java Software Developer
Pay: 55 per hour Via Umbrella
Location: Portsmouth
Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months contract
IR35 Status: Inside
Security Clearance: Security Clearance required on submission

Responsibilities

• Development of code within an agile environment (scrum).
• Working with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product development.
• Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.

Essential Skills:

• Java Core (version 8+)
• Spring Boot, Spring Framework - Good knowledge of Developing in Spring with Hibernate
• Good Knowledge of developing REST within HTTPS
• Experience of developing within a microservice architecture
• Web Services using RESTful APIs
• Distributed systems
• Knowledge and use of software design patterns
• Agile Development Processes
• CI/CD delivery techniques
• Source code management (we use GIT)
• Use of Issue tracking systems (such as Jira)
• UML/SysML using Enterprise Architect or similar
• Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to promote innovation in self and others
• Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

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Rate:£400

Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford - 2 days on site

This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues.

ISTQB Software Foundation Certification

Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests)

Test Automation

Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman)

Agile methodology

Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration

Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases

AWS Experience

Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports

Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT

ETL experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in Integration Testing

QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) - Sage

Rate:£400

Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford - 2 days on site

This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues.

ISTQB Software Foundation Certification

Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests)

Test Automation

Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman)

Agile methodology

Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration

Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases

AWS Experience

Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports

Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT

ETL experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in Integration Testing

SAP Test Analyst - Hybrid SuccessFactors & S/4HANA

Public Cloud

Location: Fully Remote (Manchester once a month)

Contract Length: 3 months initial

£350 a day (Inside IR35)

Project Context

We are delivering a large-scale SAP-enabled transformation involving the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors. The programme will modernise the core HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll capabilities to improve service delivery.As part of the internal test team, we are seeking an experienced SAP Test Analyst to work across both S/4HANA Public Cloud and SuccessFactors modules, with a strong focus on end-to-end process validation testing. This is for the UAT test phase.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for creating test scripts for business processes that span across HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll. The role requires strong experience in S4 deliveries, as well as the ability to understand the requirements of local government organisations.You will work closely with the SAP Test Manager, Business SMEs, SAP implementation partner, and council stakeholders to ensure the solution is fully tested and fit for purpose.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience testing across SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors environments. Any Public cloud is a desirable.
• Good understanding of local authority business processes, including HR/payroll and finance/procurement/accounts payable.
• Practical experience with end-to-end testing of integrated SAP landscapes.
• Proven ability to write S4 HANA test scripts - preferably for local government structures and processes.
• Strong experience in defect management and test life cycle documentation.
• Understanding of data in SAP S4 deliveries - including master data and finance life cycle

Desirable Skills

• Experience testing SuccessFactors to S/4HANA Public Cloud integrations.
• Familiarity with SAP Cloud ALM (CALM), SAP Solution Manager, or equivalent test management tools.
• ISTQB or equivalent testing qualification.
• Experience delivering testing in a public sector transformation programme.

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Your new company

• Large Consultancy with office based in Telford

Your new role

• This job is for a QA Tester, which means the person checks that computer systems and software work properly before they go live. They’ll be testing a system linked to Sage (finance/accounting systems), working for a government-related project - which is why they need Security Clearance (SC).

What you’ll need to succeed

• Active SC Clearance.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification.
• Strong experience in Functional System Testing (writing + executing tests).
• Proven experience in Test Automation.
• Proficiency with testing tools such as Postman.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration projects.
• Strong SQL skills; experience with Oracle or similar databases.
• AWS experience.
• Ability to create Test Approaches and Test Completion Reports.
• Experienced with JIRA, Zephyr Scale, and GIT.
• Strong ETL testing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting Integration Testing.

What you’ll get in return

An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a Large Consultancy firm. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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QA Tester - ITEC Data Exploitation - SAGE
Location: Telford
Hybrid - 2 days per week
Duration: 6-month Contract
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

Hiring for a QA Tester to join an Agile delivery team working within a secure data environment. This role involves both manual and automated testing, supporting functional, integration, and end-to-end testing across data-focused projects.

Responsibilities:
Define and document Test Approaches, test activities, and deliverables
Produce test coverage matrices and test completion reports
Conduct Functional System Testing, Integration Testing, and support E2E testing
Analyse requirements and technical documentation to identify test scenarios
Write and execute manual and automated test scripts
Prepare test data and validate results using Risk-Based Testing (RBT) principles
Work closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers
Provide clear test status reporting and raise risks/issues proactively

Skills & Experience
Active SC Clearance
ISTQB Software Foundation Certification
Strong experience in Functional & Integration Testing
Test automation experience
Proficiency with tools such as Postman
Agile delivery experience
Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, Data Migration & ETL
Strong SQL and database skills (Oracle or similar)
AWS experience
Experience with JIRA, Zephyr Scale (or similar), and Git

If you are an SC-cleared QA professional with strong data and automation experience, and you thrive in secure Agile environments, please apply for immediate interview!

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Expleo is proud to be supporting a leading automotive manufacturer in delivering excellence across their vehicle lines. We're currently looking for an Infotainment Test Engineer to be responsible for the hands-on testing of automotive infotainment systems. This contract role will be supporting our client based in Warwickshire. The Infotainment Test Engineer will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of test programmes, ensuring results are achieved through thorough validation and effective problem-solving. Planning and executing comprehensive testing of infotainment systems, with a focus on active NVH technologies. Ensuring all testing activities comply with automotive quality standards and technical specifications. Identifying performance issues across systems and subsystems and proactively drive enhancements. Developing and implement test specifications for both new and existing infotainment components. Setting up, managing, and maintaining of test rigs and environments for infotainment and audio system evaluation. Essential background and skills of the Infotainment Test Engineer: Extensive experience in testing automotive infotainment systems, with a strong preference for exposure to active NVH technologies. Highly execution-driven, capable of independently managing and delivering complex test programmes from planning through validation Skilled in debugging and analytical techniques, with a keen eye for identifying and resolving system-level issues Hands-on expertise with audio systems, including rig setup and configuration for validation and performance testing Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field PLEASE NOTE To meet with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates can work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship. Any application will be treated in a highly confidentiality manner and all conversations will be respected. For more information on the Infotainment Test Engineer role, please apply now:

Rate: 400
Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford - 2 days on site

This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues.

• ISTQB Software Foundation Certification
• Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests)
• Test Automation
• Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman)
• Agile methodology
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration
• Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases
• AWS Experience
• Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports
• Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT
• ETL experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Integration Testing

QA Tester (ITEC Data Exploitation) - Sage
Rate: 400
Clearance Required: SC - Governing body SC is required
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford - 2 days on site

This is a hands-on technical QA Role, executing test activities and performing manual and automated testing on projects. The role will involve working in Agile delivery teams, helping writing a Test Approach document, defining the test activities, tasks and deliverables. Documenting test coverage matrix on projects. Carrying out Functional System Testing and Integration Testing, supporting E2E testing on one or more projects. Analysing customer requirements and technical documentation, identifying test scenarios, writing test scripts (manual and automating tests), test data preparation and executing manual and automated tests. This role requires an excellent understanding of test techniques and Risk Based Testing (RBT) in order to verify outcomes against the expected results. The QA will be working closely with the delivery team, key project stakeholders and other external supplier test teams to achieve successful delivery and the required business objectives. Providing regular test status reports to the Project Managers, identifying, and raising project & product risks and issues.

• ISTQB Software Foundation Certification
• Experience in Functional System Testing (writing and executing tests)
• Test Automation
• Proficiency with Test Tools (e.g. Postman)
• Agile methodology
• Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration
• Strong skills in SQL, Oracle, or other databases
• AWS Experience
• Ability to define and document Test Approaches and Test Completion reports
• Proficiency with JIRA, Test Management Tools (e.g., Jira Zephyr Scale), GIT
• ETL experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Integration Testing

Luton - Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
Security Clearance will be required to start
up to 73.40ph inside IR35

Our client, a key player in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join their Electronic Warfare line of business in Luton. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology within a hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded systems
• Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software
• Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to identify defects and drive resolution
• Analyse test results, produce detailed reports, and provide recommendations for improvements
• Ensure compliance with company standards and internal processes

Job Requirements:

• ISTQB Foundation level knowledge
• Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar)
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Desirable Skills:

• Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience
• Knowledge of RTCA-DO178C standards

If you are a skilled Software Test Engineer looking for a challenging new role within the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic team in Luton.

Are you a technical QA powerhouse looking for a high-autonomy role in London?

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to lead the technical implementation of our client testing frameworks and drive quality across complex, large-scale projects.

Rate- up to 500 a day Outside IR35

Location: London (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week)

Focus: Framework Implementation, Automation, and CI/CD Integration

The Role

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be the technical authority on how we test. You will:

• Build & Scale: Design and implement robust automated test solutions from scratch.
• Lead by Example: Oversee testing activities for major project streams, ensuring high standards are met.
• Embed Quality: Collaborate with Architects and Devs to bake quality into the code-not just test it later.
• Drive Improvement: Identify gaps in our automation coverage and toolset, then fix them.
• Mentor: Guide junior engineers in best practices, from clean code in scripts to effective manual exploratory testing.

What You Bring

Essential:

• Significant experience in software testing within structured development environments.
• Expertise in both manual and automated testing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting.
• Proven experience leading testing activities on complex projects.
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools.
• You must be eligible for SC clearance

Desirable:

• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and containerization
• Experience in Performance or Security testing.
• ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification.

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