Software Tester role - Global IT Security Software Company

Hybrid working in Horsham, West Sussex

This role will require office attendance multiple times per week.

In this software QA Tester role, you join a testing team responsible for the quality assurance and testing of the company’s IT Security Software. Their platform is built on .Net technologies so we are looking for a software tester with a background with .NET applications and C# testing frameworks.

The Software Tester role requires a professional who balances hands-on testing expertise with growing leadership and process improvement responsibilities.

You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test plans, leading testing efforts for moderately complex features or systems, and ensuring software quality meets the high standards required for mission-critical applications.

In this role you will take ownership of testing activities while mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and documentation.

Role responsibilities will include:

• Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases

• Run testing efforts for moderately complex features or systems

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and ensure testability

• Identify, document, and track defects; perform root cause analysis where needed

• Mentor junior testers and support their development through pairing and feedback

• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and documentation

• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with a focus on quality

• Work closely with developers to ensure early detection of issues and promote quality-first mindset

• Ensure test coverage aligns with business-critical functionality and user needs

• Support the integration of testing into CI/CD pipelines

• Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders

Skills and Experience:

* Strong proficiency in manual and automated testing techniques

* Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Postman)

* Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies

* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration testing

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Effective communication and collaboration abilities

* Ability to write clear, clean, and documented test cases

* Experience in team working with strong people skills

* Comfortable using version control systems, primarily Git

* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Desirable skills and experience:

* 3 years plus of experience in software testing or quality assurance

* Experience mentoring or coaching junior QA team members

* Exposure to performance, security, or API testing

* ISTQB Advanced Level certification or equivalent

* Experience with .NET applications and C# testing frameworks

* Knowledge of security testing principles and vulnerability assessment

* Experience testing complex enterprise or forensics software

* Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps)

* Understanding of database testing and SQL

If this job is of interest please apply with your CV

Surrey
£55,000 – £65,000
Full-time | 5 days onsite
Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance (not required to hold currently)

We’re working with a specialist engineering business delivering complex, high-performance systems into secure operational environments.

They need a Linux engineer who understands that integration is where engineering gets real.

This is hands-on. Physical systems. Embedded platforms. Server-class hardware. You’ll be building, configuring, optimising and fault-finding - not managing cloud dashboards.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for bringing Linux-based systems together and making them perform properly under real constraints.

Expect to:

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Configure and integrate embedded Linux platforms

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Build, tune and optimise kernels

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Install, validate and troubleshoot device drivers

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Deploy OS images and application software onto target hardware

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Assemble and configure server-grade systems

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Benchmark storage and processing components

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Diagnose issues across hardware, OS and network layers

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Support structured verification and acceptance activity

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Work within controlled build and release processes

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Produce clear, practical technical documentation

What They’re Looking For

You’ll likely have 5+ years working deeply with Linux, including:

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Debian-based distributions

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Kernel configuration and compilation

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Command line system and network configuration

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Shell scripting

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C/C++ fundamentals

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Networking protocols

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Git-based workflows

UK nationals only. Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance

Working in our Data and Analytics Delivery department, the Data Engineer will join the group on a 12-month fixed term contract to focus on the migration and integration of data into our new ecosystem.

The Data Engineer will be designing, developing and testing quality data engineering solutions and will look to challenge and improve our processes, tools and approach. The person in post will undertake review and assurance activity, providing other team members with guidance on design, build and test activity.

Adhering to standard driven code development, the Data Engineer will deliver solutions that meet business needs in a timely manner and will take responsibility for the testing of their solution, including the analysis of requirement, designs of test cases & scripts, preparing test data and creating and executing tests to ensure effective and accurate deliverables.

We operate on a team led hybrid approach with at least 1 days a week in the Coventry or Manchester office.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal pension with matched contributions
• Life assurance (6 times annual salary)

Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining Coventry Building Society here .

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

About you

You’ll either have a Data Engineering related qualification and/or extensive Data Development experience in a commercial or Agile environment.

To be successful in this role it’s essential that you will:

• Have experience of AWS, Python, SQL, Gitand PySpark

Desirable experience needed will be:

• SISS or SAS experience
• Quality Assurance and Test Automation experience
• Experience of Database technologies
• Experience in Financial Services organisation

About us

In 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK’s original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.

Trusted by over four million people, we’re a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.

We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.

We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.

Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer

We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.

Location

Manchester

We are partnered with a global leading business who are at the fore front of innovation and technology, ensuring they provide proven and practical solutions to their clients. We have been retained to engage with an experienced, and proactive Test and Development Engineer.

This organisation is a growing business that specialises in technical products, solutions, and a specialist manufacturing process. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to progress and develop their career further within a well-established organisation that is expanding and investing in growth and its staff.

Your main responsibilities will include:

* Conduct advanced performance testing of materials, analyse data, and generate reports for new and existing products.

* Working on multiple Test and R&D projects.

* Long-term design performance of new and existing mechanical and geotechnical products.

* Understanding working with Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering products.

* Contribute to new product development (NPD) prototyping.

* Working with clients to deliver the best solution for their needs.

Currently in laboratory, quality, engineering or science related field. Preferably with experience of material or product testing role. You will have excellent communication skills, be credible and can work autonomously. Extensive training will be provided to enable you to carry out this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure, and growing business in order to progress their career. This is a progressive role that will offer continued development and so the individual needs to be passionate, an influencer and wanting to progress their career further

Test Development Role

Overview:

We are seeking a Test Development Engineer that will be responsible for the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of test and development activities for water based hydraulic systems and components used in waste processing applications. The role supports the verification and validation of safety-critical equipment and plays a key role in product development, qualification testing, and continuous improvement of hydraulic designs within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute hydraulic test programmes including performance, endurance, pressure, leak, and functional testing.
Specify and configure hydraulic test rigs, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Conduct development testing to support design validation, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
Analyse test data, identify trends, and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations.
Contribute to the production of detailed test procedures, test reports, and technical documentation suitable for engineering applications.
Work closely with Design, Commissioning and Manufacturing functions to support product development and issue resolution.
Provide technical input during design reviews, FMEAs, and qualification activities.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to hydraulic system performance or test failures.
Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, equipment, and processes.
Ensure all test activities comply with quality standards, company procedures, and customer requirements.
Support internal and external audits related to test and development activities.
Maintain accurate records and traceability of test equipment calibration and test results.
Promote a strong safety culture within both the team and test environment.
Skills & Experience:

Essential

Degree in an engineering discipline or an apprenticeship
with technical qualification
Experience as a Test Development Engineer, with a strong focus on hydraulic systems.
Hands-on experience conducting hydraulic testing (pressure, flow, endurance, leak, functional testing).
Strong understanding of hydraulic components such as valves, actuators, pumps, accumulators, and control systems.
Experience writing test procedures, test plans, and formal test reports.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the use DoE and other experimental methodologies
Desirable:

Appreciation of quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ASME, RCC-M, or equivalent).
Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and instrumentation.
Familiarity with FMEA, verification & validation, and qualification testing.
Appreciation of NI Diadem or other analysis tools
Personal Attributes:

Methodical and detail-oriented approach to engineering and testing.
Comfortable working in a safety-critical, regulated environment.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple test activities simultaneously.
Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

+Permanent opportunity

+Hybrid working on site in London 3 days a week

+£45,000 - £50,000

Skills:

+Infrastructure Testing experience

+UAT

+AWS / Azure

+Manual and automated testing experience

We’re looking for a Junior UAT & Infrastructure Test Analyst to support testing across business applications and core infrastructure platforms. This is a hands-on role for someone early in their testing career who wants broad exposure, real responsibility, and a fast learning curve - not just clicking buttons and logging tickets.

You’ll work closely with senior testers, engineers, and business stakeholders, supporting UAT delivery while gaining strong exposure to infrastructure and technical testing.

Key Responsibilities

UAT & Business Testing

Support delivery of UAT cycles across multiple projects
Execute test cases and scripts based on defined requirements
Work with business users to coordinate and support UAT activities
Log, track, and retest defects through to resolution
Help produce UAT documentation and reportingInfrastructure & Technical Testing

Support testing of infrastructure changes such as:
Cloud migrations
Network and platform upgrades
OS updates and patches
Assist with:
Smoke testing
Regression testing
DR and failover test activities
Validate system stability before production releaseTest Delivery & Quality

Maintain test cases, test data, and documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes
Support automation and tooling initiatives where relevantRequired Experience

1-3 years experience in software testing or UAT
Basic understanding of:
IT infrastructure
Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP - exposure is fine)
Networks, servers, or application platforms
Experience using defect and test management tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, Zephyr, TestRail)
Strong attention to detail and a structured mindset
Clear communication skills and confidence working with stakeholdersNice to Have (But Not Essential)

Exposure to infrastructure or technical testing
Basic automation knowledge
SQL or API testing exposureWhat’s On Offer

Broad exposure across business + technical testing
Fast development path into Senior Test Analyst / Test Lead
Hybrid working - real flexibility, not “remote but actually office”
Strong training, mentoring, and career progression

If you’re an inquisitive, technically-minded tester who thrives in diverse environments and enjoys getting into the details that make systems stable and scalable - we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch

* Newly created Quality Engineer jobs role

* Flexi-time ; start early & finish early. 12:30 finish on a Friday. Quality engineer jobs with great work life balance

* £18m turnover manufacturing business Nottingham, Mansfield, Alfreton region

* Mechanical precision components into Medical and pharma manufacturing / engineering (plus aerospace, semiconductor and highly regulated industries)

* Fantastic growth and stability in this quality engineer jobs role

* Salary TBC newly created role

Are you a Quality Engineer who wants to work in an agile medium sized manufacturing company offering flexi-time and a 12:30 finish on a Friday? Are you seeking Quality engineer jobs or quality technician jobs in the Bulwell, Eastwood, Ilkeston, Nottingham Nottinghamshire, Mansfield, Ilkeston, Hucknall region?

Because this company operates across aerospace, medical, automotive and semiconductor industries – we can offer fantastic job security – they are NOT reliant on one industry so if you are a quality engineer or quality technician who values job security this is a value we can match.

What we are seeking in this Quality Engineer jobs role

* Ideally you will be a Quality Engineer or quality technician with a background in manufacturing / engineering

* We are happy to train / pivot someone into this job – ideally experience as a quality technician / quality engineer but we are open on sector / industry

* 150 to 200 headcount multi-site business (so a quality engineer who wants to work for a friendly business which values that work life balance)

This Quality Engineer jobs role is based near Nottingham commutable from Bulwell, Eastwood, Ilkeston, Nottingham Nottinghamshire, Mansfield, Ilkeston, Hucknall region

Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £42,000 + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid
Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing

Overview of Quality Engineer Role

A Wolverhampton-based Engineering and Manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support operational quality across electromechanical machinery, mechanical handling equipment, and engineered process systems.

The manufacturing environment includes machining, welding, and heavy fabrication so this role suits someone who understands how quality must be controlled across hands-on production and assembly operations.

This is a broad operational quality role where you will focus on goods in inspection, supplier NCRs, surveillance across manufacturing, route card compliance, and ensuring quality processes are followed. You will also support elements of project quality such as documentation checks, MITPs, and customer evidence packs when required. This makes it an excellent role for someone who enjoys varied work with direct visibility across production, suppliers, and engineering teams.

If you enjoy problem solving, improving processes, and supporting day-to-day operational quality in a busy engineering setting, this role offers a strong next step.

Key Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer
Operational Quality Control

Carry out goods inwards inspection including document checks and physical verification
Support patrol inspection across machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly areas
Ensure route card compliance and process adherence across all manufacturing stages
Assist with traceability control and inspection documentation accuracy
Raise and manage supplier NCRs including investigation and evidence collection
Work closely with manufacturing teams to resolve shop floor quality issuesSupplier Quality and Compliance

Review supplier documentation including inspection records and certifications
Liaise with suppliers regarding NCRs, corrective actions, and improvement plans
Support supplier surveillance for machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
Monitor supplier performance and communicate risks or concerns to the wider quality teamQuality Assurance and Improvement

Support internal audits to ensure alignment with ISO 9001 and relevant standards
Assist with continuous improvement projects across quality systems and procedures
Contribute to root cause analysis using 8D, 5Y, or similar methodologies
Support development and refinement of procedures and operational controls
Assist in preparing documentation and lifetime records for project deliveryAbout You

You are an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong interest in operational quality. You enjoy being close to manufacturing processes including machining, welding, and fabrication. You value accuracy, documentation, and process control. You communicate well with engineering, suppliers, and production teams. You are methodical, structured, and take pride in improving quality at source.

Requirements for Quality Engineer Role

Experience in operational quality within a regulated engineering or manufacturing environment
Understanding of electromechanical machinery, engineered systems, or mechanical assemblies
Experience with machining, welding, or fabricated assemblies
Knowledge of ISO 9001 with ideally EN 3834 or EN 1090
Experience raising and managing NCRs
Understanding of inspection, traceability, and process compliance
Structured problem solving skills such as 8D, 5Y, or Six Sigma
Confidence working with suppliers and internal teams
Competent user of Microsoft Office
Ability to secure BPSS and SC clearance
Engineering or Quality related qualification desirable
Benefits Package for Successful Quality Engineer

Up to £42,000 salary
10% pension (5% employee / 5% employer)
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with buy or sell options
Hybrid working with three days on site and two from home
Death in service at three times salary
Paid time off for medical appointments
Up to five ADO days for approved overtime
Professional memberships paid
Employee Assistance Programme
Sickness benefit increasing with service
Flexible working hours

Location / Commutable From Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Walsall, Dudley, Cannock, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bridgnorth plus surrounding areas within roughly a 60 minute drive.

Why It Might Interest You

You enjoy hands-on operational quality work
You like solving issues on the shop floor and working closely with production
You value structure, documentation, and accuracy
You want a long term role in a respected engineering organisation with development opportunitiesApply below to be considered for this opportunity.

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We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

We’re tinkers, coders, and problem solvers . And we make it happen.

Better products. Smarter platforms. And better ways of working.

Working in Tech at Sky means building what’s next - from automation platforms that keep Sky Q reliable, to tools that help engineers ship safely at scale.

We’re looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to help us evolve our Python based automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and tooling that power the Sky Q experience. You’ll use your engineering craft to remove friction, increase quality, and enable teams to deliver features to millions of customers with confidence.

What you’ll do

• Design, build and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and tools that support end-to-end testing and operational workflows for Sky Q services.

• Develop, extend and optimise CI/CD pipelines (primarily in Jenkins) to ensure fast, reliable and repeatable delivery of software into multiple environments.

• Work hands on in Linux environments , scripting, configuring and troubleshooting automation jobs, agents and infrastructure to keep pipelines healthy and scalable.

• Collaborate with product engineering teams maintaining our Django and React applications , embedding automation into their workflows and improving observability and reliability.

• Introduce and integrate new tooling - including AI assisted development and test tools - to improve developer productivity, coverage and feedback cycles.

• Champion engineering best practices across the squad: code reviews, pair programming, clean code, robust testing strategies and continuous improvement.

• Act as a technical go to for automation , mentoring other engineers and helping shape the roadmap for our automation and test platforms.

What you’ll bring

• Advanced Python engineering capability - deep, hand s - on experience designing, building and maintaining robust automation frameworks using clean, modular, well tested code.

• High proficiency with CI/CD (Jenkins, Pipelines, CasC ) - able to architect, optimise, and troubleshoot complex pipelines, agents and integrations in large scale delivery environments.

• Strong Linux / VM operational expertise - confident working across distributed systems, debugging services, managing environments, and resolving complex infrastructure issues.

• Experience supporting or building web-based systems (e.g. Django backends and React frontends) and integrating them into automated pipelines.

• Solid competency in database operational support - capable of maintaining database related workflows, debugging data issues and supporting services used within automated pipelines.

• Competent API development experience - able to develop or extend backend APIs (e.g., Django/DRF) and integrate them seamlessly into automated workflows.

• Good awareness and some practical experience with AI a ssisted engineering workflows - such as using LLMs for automation tasks, applying ML assisted testing techniques, or experimenting with MCP style tooling to enhance productivity.

• Experience working effectively within Agile delivery teams - contributing to cross functional collaboration, communicating clearly, and supporting shared outcomes.

• An inclination toward continuous improvement - proactively seeking better ways of working, improving reliability, and helping raise engineering standards across the team.

Team overview

You’ll join the Sky Q engineering organisation within Global Product Experience Engineering - the teams who build, test and run the platforms behind one of Sky’s flagship products.

Our automation squad works at the heart of delivery:

• Building and evolving the automation frameworks and pipelines used by multiple cross functional teams.

• Enabling fast, safe releases to production environments.

• Partnering with squads across Sky Q to embed automation thinking from the start of each initiative.

The rewards

There’s a reason people love working here. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a wide ranging benefits package, plus the chance to work with cutting e dge tech on products used by millions. From development opportunities and community groups, through to discounts and wellbeing support - we’ll give you the tools and environment to do the best work of your career.

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space:

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salo

We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Your new company
A leading manufacturer based in the heart of Tyrone is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where continuous improvement and customer satisfaction are at the core of operations.

Your new role
As Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing product quality through data analysis, customer support, and inspection coordination. You will work closely with customer service, production, and quality teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all processes. Responsibilities include gathering and analysing quality data to identify trends and escalate recurring issues, assisting in the preparation of internal and customer-facing quality reports and providing initial quality support to customer service teams. You will be investigating non-conformances and conducting root cause analysis, coordinating corrective actions and liaising with production to resolve customer issues, performing stock checks and tracking returned items for inspection and monitoring special attention orders to ensure customer specifications are met.You will also be supporting quality audits and ensuring timely closure of customer NCRs.
Mon - Fr - short day Friday.

What you’ll need to succeed

Ideally you will have proven experience in a quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment, strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, ability to collaborate effectively across departments and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and report writing. It would be particularly good if you have experience in a manufacturing facility and have familiarity with quality inspection tools or visual inspection systems and knowledge of continuous improvement or lean methodologies.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking team
• Career development and training opportunities
• A role where your input directly contributes to product and process excellence

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.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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(phone number removed) - Monday-Friday + Company benefits + Training + days-based

Telford, Shropshire

Are you an Engineering Graduate looking to kickstart your career in Quality Assurance within a reputable packaging company that has been running for over 25 years who offer full bespoke training and progression opportunities?

This company engineers sustainable packaging solutions tailored for some of the biggest retailers in the UK with a couple being Waitrose, Tesco and Aldi. They have continually grown since establishing in 1998 and are now looking to further grow their engineering team.

In this role you will support 2 other quality engineers and play a key part in maintaining and improving the quality of products and processes through root cause analysis, reviewing quality metrics and using data to drive process improvement.

This varied, technical role would suit a Graduate with an Engineering degree looking for an exciting progressive role with a structured training system allowing you to develop your skills and kickstart your career in Quality Assurance.

The Role

• A mix of desk work and production floor work
• Working alongside production engineers
• Full bespoke training
• Days-based 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

The Person

• Graduate with Engineering degree
• Commute to Telford
• Looking for a mix of desk and production floor work

Training, Graduate, Junior, Quality assurance, QA, QC, Engineer, Telford, CAPA, Root cause analysing, excel, Shifnal, Brockton, sustainability, Bethell

Ref number: BBH24202

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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£28,000-30,000 - Monday-Friday + Company benefits + Training + days-based

Telford, Shropshire

Are you a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar looking for a stable, technical role with bespoke training available within a reputable packaging company that has been running for over 25 years?

This company engineers sustainable packaging solutions tailored for some of the biggest retailers in the UK with a couple being Waitrose, Tesco and Aldi. They have continually grown since establishing in 1998 and are now looking to further grow their engineering team.

In this role you and 2 other quality engineers will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of products and processes through root cause analysis, reviewing quality metrics and keeping data updated.

This varied, technical role would suit a quality assurance engineer looking, for an exciting, technical role with variety of responsibilities and the opportunity to develop your skills.

The Role

• A mix of desk work and production floor work
• Working alongside production engineers
• Bespoke training
• Days-based 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

The Person

• Quality Assurance Engineer or similar
• Commute to Telford
• Looking for an office based role

Quality assurance , QA, QC, Engineer, Telford, CAPA, Root cause analysing, excel, Shifnal, Brockton, sustainability, Bethell

Ref number: BBH24202

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Inverclyde area - hybrid

Up to £65k + benefits

Head Resourcing is delighted to be working with a transport operator as they look to hire an experienced Test Manager to lead and coordinate QA activities across their diverse and complex IT estate. Our client is the largest operator in their industry in the UK and offer vital transport links throughout the UK.

What you’ll be doing:

Define and govern an end-to-end test strategy across applications, infrastructure, and data integrations, including quality gates and compliance standards.
Lead and mentor client-side test teams, providing clear direction, oversight, and escalation management across projects and releases.
Oversee all testing activities including planning, execution, defect management, reporting, test environments, and test data preparation.
Drive continuous improvement through automation, quality metrics, and KPIs to improve coverage, cycle times, and release readiness.
Collaborate with delivery partners, vendors, and stakeholders to align testing approaches and provide clear progress and risk reporting.

Skills you’ll bring:

At least 3 years in a Test Management position
Demonstrable experience managing testing across complex IT landscapes
Strong knowledge of both functional and non-functional testing
Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks (Selenium, JMeter, Postman) and CI/CD pipelines
Comfortable working with test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, ALM)
Solid understand of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery mythologies
Excellent stakeholder management skills

If this role sounds of interest, please apply for a confidential chat to find out more

WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER - C# / F# / ASP.Net MVC / SQL / JavaScript C# / F# / ASP.Net MVC / SQL / JavaScript The company Long standing and respected Software House with a varied client base. The role Web Application Developer is required to design, develop, test and support (primarily) web-based enterprise software, written in C#. Reporting to the Development Team Leader you will analyse requirements, specify systems, features and processes as well as develop new features for existing systems or develop entirely new systems (usually in C# but possibly F#). Additionally you will write unit / integration / scenario tests for code (typically test-driven development) and reports and queries against SQL databases as well as ensuring software is packaged and delivered correctly. The requirements Possessing a 2;i or First Degree from a leading University (ideally Top 30 and not outside Top 50) preferably in a science / engineering / numerate discipline you will have least 1 year of hands-on C# development or other open-source software development which could have been obtained during university studies or your personal time. Additionally you must have experience of working on a website with SQL databases as backend. Experience of other web application frameworks such as ASP.Net MVC or Ruby on Rails would be useful as would unit / integration / system testing experience. Any experience of F#, JavaScript, Message Queuing, Service Orientated Architecture or Micro Services would be advantageous.

Our client is looking for a STEM Graduate who wants to focus learning and development in Software Engineering, you will be developing skills in C++ and C#.Graduate Software Engineer role -

• Developing software in a variety of languages including C++ and C#
• Contribute to the test plans and write test cases

Graduate Software Engineer profile -

• A technical degree, e.g. in Computing / Sciences / Electronics/ Engineering / Mathematics / Physics.
• Good communications skills.
• Demonstrable experience of software development, e.g. as a university project or a hobby development, with an enthusiasm for software development and a desire to work in a team

Our client offers training and development to Chartered Engineer status together with exposure to a myriad of technologies and software and the opportunity to quickly have a responsible role in the full software lifecycle from definition to customer release.Please note: our client requires all applicants to have full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, they are unable to offer visa sponsorship or support time-limited visas. If you’d like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Vicky Heard on or email

Role: Test Lead with Active SC ClearanceType: Contract (3-4 Months)
Location: London/Corsham, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2 Days in office per week)

Payrate:.48 GBP/day on PAYE
48 - 543.48 GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

We are urgently seeking a highly technical Test Lead to parachute into a fast-paced Software Engineering team. If you thrive in containerized environments and excel at pushing systems to their limits, we want to hear from you.

Key Requirements:

• Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance (Strictly Required)
• Tech Stack: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes
• Testing Focus: Deep expertise in Performance, Load, and Fault Injection testing

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

QA Engineer (ServiceNow)

Location: Marlow / Hybrid

Salary: £40,000 - £52,500 + Benefits

Reporting to: IT Test Lead

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a QA Engineer with strong ServiceNow experience to join a growing Business Systems team working on a large-scale ServiceNow platform. This is a key role within a dedicated ServiceNow delivery squad, where quality, reliability, and continuous improvement are central to everything we do.

You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping test strategy, owning test execution, and ensuring high-quality releases across ServiceNow modules. If you’re passionate about testing, enjoy working closely with delivery teams, and want to make a real impact on enterprise ServiceNow implementations, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading QA activities within a ServiceNow delivery squad
• Creating, reviewing, and executing test plans and test scripts (manual and automated)
• Testing ServiceNow in-house developments and third-party integrations
• Reviewing user stories and technical/functional specifications to design effective test coverage
• Working closely with Scrum Masters, Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts
• Managing and tracking defects, risks, and issues through to resolution
• Supporting regression testing and validating that releases meet business requirements
• Promoting QA best practices and contributing to continuous improvement across testing processes

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a QA / Software Testing role
• Hands-on experience testing ServiceNow, particularly:
• ITSM
• CSM
• Strong understanding of the ITIL framework
• Experience creating and executing test cases, managing defects, and performing regression testing within ServiceNow
• Experience with manual and/or automated test execution and analysis of results
• Familiarity with the full SDLC, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience using test and defect management tools such as Jira, Zephyr, or Azure DevOps
• Confident working collaboratively with development and delivery teams
• A pragmatic, enthusiastic mindset with a sharp eye for detail
• A genuine passion for quality and continuous learning

Desirable Experience

• Designing, developing, and executing ServiceNow ATF test cases
• Exposure to non-functional testing (performance, load, security)
• Experience testing ServiceNow TPSM
• ServiceNow certifications and/or ISTQB certification

Why Apply?

• Work on a high-profile ServiceNow platform within a growing organisation
• Be part of a collaborative, delivery-focused team
• Have real influence over test strategy and quality outcomes
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your ServiceNow and QA skillset

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World . Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That s where you come in .

The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Engineer within the Research & Development department working with a team of skilled Laboratory Engineers. This role is responsible for both research and development prototype testing and customer witness testing. The department has Laboratory Engineering roles at different levels and this role as such offers clear defined career progression opportunities.

The Role

• Rigorously test new product lines (and components where necessary) to both industry and in-house standards to ensure they are robust and fit for purpose prior to market release in an effort to minimise potential field failures in line with the Research & Development roadmap.
• Assist in the completion of customer witness tests.

Key duties for this role include:

• Installing of product into the environmental chamber in preparation for testing.
• Operating, maintaining and house-keeping of applicable environmental chamber and accompanying plant.
• Testing of product / components to industry and in-house standards.
• Assisting in the completion of customer witness tests in a professional and timely manner.
• Active involvement with / support of product development projects.
• Identifying / rectifying problems associated with products on test.
• Analysing gathered results.
• Producing high quality technical reports.

Required Experience:

• Have good attention to detail.
• Be capable of managing time effectively and working to deadlines.
• Be capable of communicating effectively with both internal personnel and external customers.
• Possess sound theoretical and practical understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Possess the knowledge / be competent in the skills required to identify and rectify problems associated with products under test:-
  • Electrical fault finding
  • Refrigeration circuit diagnostics etc
• Competent in the skills necessary to install a product in preparation for testing: (Brazing, Evacuation and refrigerant charging, Electrical safety etc)
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, primarily Excel and Word.
• Flexibility around working hours, requirement to work the afternoon shift on a rota basis once adequately trained. (4 weeks on days followed by 4 weeks on afternoons)
• The seniority of the job role offered will be decided upon the candidates experience level of the above skills.

Embedded Software QA+Test Engineer
Oxford (3 days a week)
£55,000-£65,000

The RoleMy client is seeking a talented QA + Test Engineer with expertise in Embedded Software to join their team building cutting-edge assurance systems for AI and UAS/UAV/Drone applications.

You will play a crucial role in developing software components that enable safe and reliable operation of AI-enabled robotics and autonomous systems within their product line.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for SAIF Systems’ Runtime Assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real-time operating systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for safety-critical software development, such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508.
• Build configuration and pipeline management
• Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop including automated deployment across multiple platform
• Integration of different performance testing techniques across multiple types of simulation (gazebo sim, rosbag)

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems QA, and software development and/or testing.
• Experience with one or more CICD pipeline services (Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline, etc)
• Experience with infrastructure/Automation techniques (bash, python)
• Knowledge of source control (git)
• Experience with at least one test framework (pytest, gtest)
• Hands-on experience in embedded software testing and QA, with a proven track record in delivering safety-critical systems.

The role comes with generous benefits, is 3 days a week onsite and you must be eligible for UK SC clearance.

No sponsorship is offered for this role.

Please get in touch immediately to be considered!

Up to 70,000 + 20% bonus

London - 3x per week in office

Are you ready to shape a brand-new function and play a pivotal role in a global transformation? Our client, a FTSE 250 organisation, is investing heavily in technology as it moves from a federated model to a centralised global structure. This is your chance to define strategy, build processes, and create a team from the ground up.

As the Test Manager, you will join a newly formed function within the business and have the opportunity to shape and own testing strategy, governance, frameworks, and ways of working. You will define the scope for testing activities, including manual and automated testing, as well as prepare and deliver regular test progress and summary reports.

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in a test management/QA leadership position
• Exposure of working within a large, complex & global organisations
• Experience of working within a green-field testing function, and developing it from the ground up
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools (manual and automated), and best practises
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing at C-suite level

It would be a bonus if you had:

• Experience within the Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, or Retail industry

If this sounds of interest, please apply today!

Southend / Reading (Hybrid)
3 Month Rolling Contract
£450/day (Outside IR35)

Developer-in-Test needed with active SC Security Clearance and Java coding skills. 3 Month Rolling Contract based in either Southend (Essex) or Reading (Hybrid).

Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH), and 1-2 days/week working on-site from the office. Start ASAP in March 2026.

A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects:

• Developer-in-Test / SDET with strong Java coding + test automation skills.
• Government / (url removed) projects experience strongly preferred.
• Test automation tools experience -eg- Selenium, Serenity or Cucumber.
• Continuous Integration tools -eg- Jenkins, Stash, Hudson, Github.
• Testing UI and Web Services systems including end-to-end and in isolation using Mocks.
• Experience with large datasets + appreciation of data isolation in a multi-tenanted SAAS platform environments.
• Writing / maintaining SQL insert, update + delete statements
• Using Test Management tools like Jira for planning, test execution + reporting.
• AWS Cloud environments + automated infrastructure.
• Advantageous skills: JavaScript, JMeter scripting, Performance Testing, Agile/Scrum.
• SC Security Clearance is essential for this position.