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Integration Test Engineer FTC 24 months
Leidos
Fareham
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£36,900 - £46,100
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Description

Integration Test Engineer

Fixed Term Contract - 24 months

Location: This is a Hybrid working role. Whiteley, Hampshire

Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance.

We are looking for a Integration Test Engineer to join our team to help us deliver a large-scale systems integration programme.

As part of an multi discipline team the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of test documentation and execution, as assigned by the Test Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for interfacing with an international team, and with Customer stakeholders to design, create and execute tests. The role will require the ability to effectively communicate with all members of the team, ranging from technical personnel to programme leadership.

The role includes executing tests across a variety of software products, their interfaces and network & infrastructure configurations, and identifying and managing resulting defects.

What will I be doing?

  • Generating Test Cases by reviewing of requirements and design documentation, liaising with SMEs
  • Documenting of test results and any defects/reporting progress
  • Investigating issues and working with suppliers to identify root cause and resolution
  • Analysing data and test evidence from suppliers to show compliance to requirements
  • Identifying improvements in new and existing processes
  • Supporting Automation team to develop regression test pack

What does Leidos need from me?

  • ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate in software testing
  • A good understanding of Testing Lifecycle and the different types of testing such as Functional, Non-Functional and Integration Testing
  • Demonstrable systems integration experience including integrating 3rd party systems or components
  • Proactive, troubleshooting attitude with a willingness to learn new technologies
  • Experience of creating Test Cases based on requirements and design documents

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme and much more!)
• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£36,900.00-£46,100.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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Quality Engineer
Central Employment Agency Limited
Cramlington
In office
Mid - Senior
£45,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Cramlington
Salary: £45k + 10% KPI Bonus

A hands-on Quality Engineer with strong experience in electronics manufacturing, supporting product and process quality across the full lifecycle - from development and verification through production and final testing. Skilled in quality assurance, problem-solving, audits, and continuous improvement, with experience guiding a small quality team or supporting technicians on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support maintenance and improvement of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
  • Participate in internal and external audits (ISO, UL, customer).
  • Maintain quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, and forms.
  • Assist with updating QMS processes and supporting risk-based thinking.
  • Carry out quality checks for: Incoming inspection, SMT and THT processes, manual/automated assembly, electrical and functional testing, final product release
  • Ensure quality controls are in place during NPI and production.
  • Review process changes and deviation requests.
  • Support implementation of control plans and ESD protection measures.
  • Perform in-process and final inspections.
  • Maintain sampling plans and inspection criteria (AQL/risk-based).
  • Support calibration management for inspection and measurement equipment.
  • Carry out incoming quality control for components and materials.
  • Assist with supplier non-conformance investigations and returns.
  • Support root cause analysis and follow up on corrective actions with suppliers.
  • Conduct scheduled internal audits across production, documentation, and processes.
  • Ensure findings are logged, tracked, and closed in collaboration with relevant teams.
  • Provide day-to-day technical support to quality technicians/operators.
  • Assist with training quality processes and raising quality awareness on the shop floor.
  • Facilitate structured problem-solving activities (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D).
  • Support projects that reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.
  • Utilise statistical tools (SPC, Minitab) for monitoring trends and variation.
  • Analyse KPIs such as PPM, scrap, rework, and defect rate.
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IPC standards, UL requirements.
  • Competent with Microsoft Office, SPC tools, Minitab, and ERP/MES systems.
  • Practical, hands-on understanding of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT/THT).
  • Clear communicator, able to work effectively with operators, engineers, and suppliers.
  • Strong analytical mindset, organised, and detail-focused.
Certifications (Advantageous)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor
  • IPC-A-610 / IPC-J-STD-001
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Platform Test Lead
Inspire People
Belfast
Hybrid
Senior
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+3

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the UK economy. The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission and is seeking a Platform Test Lead experienced in test automation (PaaS/SaaS), coding (Python or Java), test frameworks & BDD (e.g. Gherkin/Cucumber), CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform). London £65,826 to £81,674, National £62,103 to £78,054 plus £17,991 annual pension contribution. 40% to 60% hybrid working.

As Platform Test Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the DBT Platform is robust, secure, and scalable by embedding quality assurance into its design and delivery. You’ll lead the development of platform-wide test strategies, support automated testing across infrastructure and services, and collaborate with technical leaders to drive continuous improvement. This role supports DBT’s digital transformation goals and contributes to the strategic evolution of the platform.

Role Overview of the Platform Test Lead:

This is a technical and strategically critical role within our Technology portfolio at DBT, overseeing a platform that supports internal and external services. You will lead the evolution of the DBT Platform’s testing strategy, ensuring it is robust, secure, scalable and efficient. You will work closely with platform engineers, technical architects, cyber security and service teams to embed quality assurance into the platform’s design and delivery.

You will play a key role in shaping how we test and assure platform capabilities, bringing your experience of test automation, infrastructure testing and DevOps practices. You’ll work across DDaT to understand future needs and help teams validate and deliver against them. You’ll also contribute to platform governance and technical decision-making, ensuring testing supports strategic goals.

This is a technical leadership role requiring experience with cloud-hosted platforms. The successful candidate will be well-versed in implementing and optimising automated testing, deployment pipelines, and performance metrics like DORA. You will have an understanding of emerging technologies, enabling you to guide innovation and resilience across the platform.

You must have a proven track record of leading test engineering for large-scale platform operations or infrastructure products, ensuring stability, scalability and strategic alignment with organisational goals.

Main responsibilities for the Platfrom Test Lead:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated test frameworks for platform components and services.
  • Define and own platform-level test strategies, including integration, performance, security, and end-to-end testing across multi-account environments.
  • Collaborate with Platform Engineers, Technical Architects, and Cyber SMEs to ensure testing supports platform priorities.
  • Drive improvements in deployment testing, enabling faster, more reliable releases with reduced support burden.
  • Support FinOps and observability initiatives by ensuring test coverage includes cost-impacting behaviours and performance metrics.
  • Champion testability in platform design, simplifying environment setup and enabling self-service testing for service teams.
  • Coach and mentor engineers in test automation, quality assurance, and continuous delivery practices.
  • Monitor test suite health, reduce technical debt, and ensure test infrastructure is scalable and cost-effective.

Essential Skills:

  • Proven experience in test automation for infrastructure and platform engineering, including maturing PaaS/SaaS products.
  • Strong coding skills (Python or Java), with experience building reusable test frameworks, utilities, and using BDD approaches (e.g. Gherkin/Cucumber) for collaborative testing.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform).
  • Familiarity with observability and performance testing tools (Datadog, ELK, Grafana, Locust, JMeter), plus an understanding of cyber security testing principles and logging requirements.
  • Ability to coach multidisciplinary teams, embed quality practices in agile delivery, and apply FinOps-aware testing approaches (e.g. cost-impact validation, resource optimisation).

It is desirable that you have:

  • Knowledge of platform engineering patterns (g. sidecar architecture, secure base images, technical contracts).
  • Familiarity with accessibility and security testing standards (g. OWASP, WCAG).

Benefits

Alongside your salary, DBT contributes £17,991 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

If you would like to find out more about the role, the Platform Engineering team and what it’s like to work at DBT, we are holding a Hiring Manager Q&A session for this role where you can virtually ‘meet the team’ on Wednesday 25th February at 12.30pm. Follow the Apply button to book your spot on the advertisers site.

Digital Verification Engineer
Technical Futures.
Reading
Hybrid
Mid
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Digital Verification Engineer with a strong Semiconductor background involving the verification of complex designs (FPGA or ASIC) and with some UVM experience is sought by an exciting new name in the Semiconductor industry. Competitive salary plus Hybrid working and good benefits.

Rewarding opportunity for a Digital Verification Engineer seeking a rewarding new challenge where you can grow your career whilst working on the very latest in high speed, energy efficient connectivity solutions, enabling AI systems Worldwide.

The Digital Verification Engineer should bring:

  • Bachelors/Masters Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering related discipline.
  • Proven experience of working within the semiconductor industry.
  • Industrial experience of digital verification with some UVM experience.
  • Track record of verifying complex designs (FPGA/ASIC) ideally in high volume applications.
  • Scripting skills.
  • Good knowledge of simulation tools and debugging techniques.
  • Good knowledge of Metrics-driven verification.
  • Understanding of restrained random test bench development.

Of particular interest is experience with Assertion Based Verification.

The successful Digital Verification Engineer will work with designers in verification and validation of circuit designs utilizing the latest techniques, tools and technologies for design verification activities.

Manufacturing Test Engineer
Defence
North West England
Hybrid
Mid
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!

Join a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer! A company backed by a record multi-year order book, offering long-term stability and sustained investment, with years of secured work ahead!

We have multiple openings for Manufacturing Test Engineers to step into a role where your expertise truly matters. As a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you’ll become a central player in a high performing Manufacturing team, working on the testing and diagnostics of advanced electronic sub-systems and circuit cards across the full product lifecycle. If you’re looking for a position where your technical skills directly influence product quality, reliability and overall mission success, this is an opportunity not to miss.

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting electronic test and diagnostics activities across all stages-from early design input through to production readiness and operational release.
  • Assuring new test facilities are fully controlled, configured and ready for operational use.
  • Creating clear, accurate test specifications, operator instructions and supporting documentation.
  • Conducting hands on testing of electronic assemblies, including detailed fault finding down to component level.
  • Working closely with Operations, Design Engineering and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges quickly and effectively.
  • Upholding high-quality standards and continually seeking ways to enhance processes and tools.
  • You’ll be part of a team that thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and shares a genuine commitment to technical excellence.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • HNC/HND/Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Strong experience in electronic manufacture, testing and diagnostics
  • Confident using manual and automated test equipment
  • Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, MES) for recording test activities and managing non-conformances
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and deliver across multiple tasks
  • Clear, structured communication skills, including report and documentation writing
  • A natural problem solver with excellent attention to detail

Important: Candidates must be British Citizens or Dual Nationals holding British citizenship as a minimum requirement. Please note that restrictions or limitations relating to nationality and/or the right to work may apply.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks after the offer stage. These checks are administered by the client.

Flexible working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 4- 5 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.

Even If you feel like you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

Senior Software Engineer in Test
SoCode Limited
London
Hybrid
Senior
£600/day

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer in Test Type: Inside IR35 Contract Rate: £600-£650 per day Duration: 6 months minimum (likely to extend) Location: London - 3 days on site (Canary Wharf) A large fintech business are looking for a senior-level quality engineer with a strong software engineering mindset to help shape and safeguard new UI and platform capabilities across complex workflow-driven systems on a contract-basis. This role sits embedded within product engineering, operating in a shared ownership model alongside Java and React developers, with a heavy emphasis on automation. What you’ll be doing Building and maintaining automated coverage across the stack, from APIs through to user journeys, using established internal tooling and frameworks. Evolving existing test frameworks where required, while staying aligned with core engineering standards. Working closely with frontend and backend engineers to ensure critical paths are well understood, well tested, and production-ready. Participating in code and design discussions with a quality-first lens across the full delivery lifecycle. Applying targeted exploratory testing early, where automation is still catching up with new functionality. Ensuring automated testing is a first-class citizen within CI/CD, enabling fast and reliable releases. Validating business-critical workflows within post-trade / collateral-style domains, where correctness really matters.What we expect A solid engineering foundation, backed by significant hands-on experience in test automation. Deep familiarity with Java or JavaScript/TypeScript-based automation, including modern UI and API testing approaches. Comfort working across React-based front ends, RESTful services, and distributed architectures. Experience operating in environments without a dedicated QA function, where quality is owned collectively. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with engineers and stakeholders alike.Bonus points for Exposure to cloud-native platforms (particularly AWS). Working knowledge of containerised environments. Experience with performance or resilience testing. Familiarity with workflow engines, event-driven systems, or highly distributed platforms Please note that you must be located in/around London and have UK right to work to be considered for this position - thank you

QA Tester (SC Cleared)
Hays Technology
Telford
In office
Mid - Senior
£300/day - £358/day

Your new company Large Consultancy with office based in TelfordYour 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. 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. Hays Specialist 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 (url removed)

QA Engineer
Langham Recruitment
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£55,000 - £60,000

QA Engineer – Manual & Automation | CRM & Web Applications | Salesforce | UK-Based | £55,000–£60,000 We’re looking for a QA Engineer to contribute across both manual and automated testing as part of a growing QA function within a leading UK FTSE 100 organisation. You’ll work across their CRM ecosystem and bespoke web applications, delivering high‑quality manual test coverage, building automation using Playwright, and managing your testing lifecycle through JIRA and Xray to ensure full requirements traceability. While Salesforce experience is preferred, we are equally open to candidates with strong QA backgrounds across other CRM platforms such as Dynamics, Halo, HubSpot, or Zoho, where the core testing principles—workflows, integrations, permissions, and data flows translate naturally. Key Responsibilities Execute functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing across web applications and CRM systems. Review acceptance criteria and refine test scenarios where required. Create high‑quality test cases in Xray, ensuring full requirements coverage and traceability. Validate CRM workflows, permissions, custom logic, data flows, and third‑party integrations. Perform end‑to‑end testing across CRM journeys including cross‑system interactions. Apply transferable CRM testing experience from Salesforce, Dynamics, Halo, HubSpot, Zoho, or similar platforms. Develop and maintain automated UI and API test scripts using Playwright. Support the growth of a scalable automation suite to improve regression speed and reliability. Assist with embedding automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Use Xray to manage test cases, test runs, and test plans. Log, track, and validate defects in JIRA, producing clear and actionable bug reports. Contribute to structured QA reporting and continuous process improvement. Collaborate with developers, BAs, and Product Owners to clarify requirements and testability. Communicate risks, defects, and findings clearly during sprint cycles. Support discussions around “Definition of Done” and quality expectations.Required Skills & Experience 3+ years’ experience in QA across manual and automated testing. Preferred: Salesforce CRM testing experience (Lightning UI, workflows, validation rules, integrations). Also suitable: Dynamics, Halo, HubSpot, Zoho, or similar CRM platforms. Hands‑on experience with Playwright (UI + API). Strong working experience with JIRA (defects) and Xray (test execution, traceability, reporting). Good understanding of APIs, JSON payloads, integrations, and web application architecture. Methodical, detail‑driven, and curious in your testing approach. Strong communication and documentation skills. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.Package: Circa £60,000 + circa 10% Bonus + car allowance 25 days holiday (rising with service) Private healthcare, life assurance, and pension Mostly remote working with very occasional onsite visits

Software Developer - JSON
Experis
Wrexham
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£450/day - £550/day

Software Developer (Product Configuration) - Contract Contract: 12 months + Location: North Wales (Hybrid - 3 days on‑site) A great opportunity for a Software developer who enjoys low‑code configuration, automation, and problem‑solving. You'll help configure and deploy a digital platform by managing updates, integrations, and reusable components that support reliable, scalable product delivery. Most of the role is focused on JSON‑driven configuration, testing, and quality-not heavy coding. What You'll Do: Configure and deploy updates, scripts, and fixes Manage automated application deployments Upload and validate translations Test and verify all updates Complete required GxP documentation Collaborate with global engineering teamsTech Environment Frontend: JavaScript, React Native Backend: Java Platforms: Web + Android/iOS (no SDK work) Cloud: Azure (AWS experience a bonus) Heavy use of JSON, Git, and configuration toolWhat We're Looking For 3+ years' software development experience or relevant degree Exposure to Java, JavaScript, or React Native (personal projects welcome) Strong problem‑solving and testing mindset Good understanding of JSON Familiar with Git branching and version control Clear communication skills and good teamworkPlease apply for immediate consideration

Test Lead
Experis
London
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£450/day - £451/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

6 months

Remote - occasional travel to London site

450 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella

Eligible for SC security clearance

Essential skills and experience

  • Testing Automation expertise, specifically:
  • Develop a comprehensive test approach for major releases & monthly upgrades in a SASE environment, following defined patterns
  • Create & maintain standardized deliverable templates for consistent use throughout the contract
  • Align delivery team with client’s test policies & procedures
  • Collaborate with SASE provider on outputs from their testing cycles & release management
  • Document all test approaches, templates, and aligned test policies to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Desirable skills and experience

  • Familiarity with implementation and migration of secure network services including HSCN connectivity, Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), and Web Application Firewalls (WAF). The role ensures solutions are robust, secure, compliant, and fit for purpose within regulated environments (e.g., NHS/public sector).

Key responsibilities:

  • Own and deliver the end-to-end test strategy for HSCN connectivity, NGFW, and WAF implementations.
  • Develop test plans, schedules, entry/exit criteria, and a risk-based testing approach aligned to programme milestones.
  • Manage full testing lifecycle including SIT, security testing, performance testing, and UAT support.
  • Validate firewall rules, network segmentation, traffic flows, and HSCN connectivity (routing, failover, compliance).
  • Assure WAF effectiveness by testing policies, signatures, and protection against common attack vectors.
  • Track, manage, and report defects, risks, and quality metrics to programme and senior stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with NHS/HSCN and organisational security standards; support accreditation evidence.
  • Coordinate across network, cyber, infrastructure, application teams, and third-party suppliers.
  • Ensure test environments are production-representative and support release/go-live readiness decisions.
  • Provide clear reporting, governance, and smooth handover to BAU/support teams.
Test Analyst
Orchard Recruitment Ltd
Isle of Man
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £40,000

Our leading Financial Services Sector Client are seeking a Test Analyst to join their QA team as they enjoy continued business growth.

As Test Analyst here you will be responsible for:

  • Review & testing sign-off of requirements and design specifications
  • Creation of formal test documentation, including Test Plans and Completion Reports
  • Test design, execution, defect management & monitoring
  • Ensuring full traceability of testing to requirements/specification
  • Progress reporting to Test Lead/Manager and project stakeholders
  • Creation of re-useable, automatable, test cases for regression

The ideal candidate for the role of Test Analyst will have:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience of testing
  • Hold ISTQB Foundation certificate in Software Testing
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
  • Ability to work collaboratively, or on your own initiative, and deliver to tight deadlines
  • Experience with using Gherkin syntax for test case design
  • A genuine interest in technology and software testing

Desirable:

  • Experience of the Finance domain, and Life & Pensions in particular, is an advantage
  • Experience of test automation is an advantage
Junior Test Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment
Gloucestershire
In office
Junior
£28,000 - £32,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Trainee Engineer

28,000 - 32,000 + Full Training + Overtime + Progression + Van / Fuel Card

Stroud, Gloucestershire (Commutable from: Cirencester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Yate, Bristol, Dursley, Thornbury, Chippenham, Swindon)

Do you have Engineering experience or qualifications looking to join a global-leading business at the forefront of a modern industry offering continued training across Multi-skilled equipment?

On offer is a highly varied role for a company with a great job retention rate, good benefits and clear opportunities to technically progress.

This company operate as experts within the Aerospace sector. Due to consistent and steady growth this is a new role within the business.

This is a Monday - Friday permanent role based out of the companies main manufacturing depot. You will responsible for a range of Testing and Calibrating of equipment. This will vary across Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation.

This role would suit a qualified Engineer, looking to receive technical training, a clear development plan and a secure long-term role.

The Role.

  • Monday - Friday days based role.
  • Testing and Calibrating a range of equipment.
  • Working on Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics.

The Candidate.

  • Any Engineering background - qualifications required.
  • Looking for calibration or testing.
  • Commutable to Stroud.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

M365 Tester
Belmont Recruitment
Liverpool
In office
Mid - Senior
£24/hour - £25/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a M365 Tester to join Liverpool City Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday,

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers and business users to design, develop, and execute test scripts aligned with business requirements.
  • Conduct functional, regression, and performance testing across Microsoft 365 applications and services.
  • Identify, log, and manage defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
  • Test integrations between M365, D365, and existing business systems to ensure seamless functionality.
  • Utilise testing tools such as Azure DevOps to manage test cycles and support collaborative working.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest Microsoft 365 developments, tools, and best practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Substantial experience testing Microsoft 365 applications, including: Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Dynamics, and CoPilot.
  • Strong understanding of the technical architecture of M365, including integration, customisation, and troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience in functional, regression, and performance testing.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you.

Junior Verification & Validation Engineer
CPS Group (UK) Limited
Cardiff
In office
Junior
£25,000 - £35,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Onsite - 5 Days per Week (Cardiff)
Salary: Based on experience

CPS Group are working with a well established medical device manufacturer seeking a Verification & Validation Engineer to join their development team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely wants to build a career in product testing, medical devices, and regulated engineering. We are very open on background, whether you’re a recent graduate, have 6+ months’ industry experience, or are already working in a similar role and looking for your next step.

The Role

You’ll be part of a collaborative R&D team supporting the testing and validation of innovative healthcare products. The role covers the full product lifecycle, from early development testing through to product release and transfer to manufacturing.

You’ll be involved in:

Supporting and executing verification & validation testing
Assisting with test plans and documentation
Analysing and reporting test results
Working hands-on with lab setups and equipment
Supporting reliability and usability testing
Collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams
Working within a regulated medical device environment

This is a hands-on, onsite role (5 days per week) with strong mentoring and development support.

What We’re Looking For

We are intentionally flexible on experience. You might be:

A graduate in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related Engineering
Someone with 6-12 months of industry experience
An early-career engineer looking to specialise in V&V
A practical, technically minded individual eager to move into medical devices

What matters most:

A genuine interest in healthcare technology
Strong attention to detail
A structured, analytical mindset
Willingness to learn and develop
Good communication skills

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, develop specialist skills, and build a long-term career in medical device engineering - this could be an excellent fit.

Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group

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Lead Test Engineer - Mission Critical Systems £85,000
SR2
Gloucester
Hybrid
Senior
£75,000 - £85,000

I’m recruiting for a Software Test Lead/Principle Test Engineer to join my client based in North Bristol. A critical requirement for this role is experience testing complex, mission critical systems that integrate software with connected hardware or physical devices. Many of the products combine mobile applications, cloud services, and real world hardware, so you must be experienced working in environments where reliability, performance, and safety are paramount.

You’ll be joining an exciting scale up that develop genuinely meaningful technology designed to keep frontline personnel safe, connected, and operational in high pressure environments. They are the nicest bunch of people and you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team and will lead testing across multiple complex projects. The role requires attendance in the Bristol office three days per week so you will need to be comfortable with this, and due to the sensitive nature of some projects, candidates must either hold a British passport or have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years to obtain the required security clearance. The organisation works exclusively on technology designed to protect people, so all projects are firmly in the “tech for good” space.

The Test Team currently consists of nine test engineers, and they are now seeking a Principal level hire to act as a senior technical and strategic figure within the team. This position combines hands on delivery with higher level leadership responsibilities. You will help shape test strategy, guide quality practices across multiple engineering teams, and ensure testing is embedded early in the development life cycle. Working closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders, you’ll promote realistic, testable requirements and a strong culture of quality throughout the organisation.

Initially, the role will involve leading predominantly manual testing across mobile, hardware integrated, and cloud based systems, while also playing a key part in shaping the company’s continued investment in automation and AI. Current automation technologies include Playwright and Python based frameworks.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Define and govern comprehensive testing approaches that ensure mission critical systems meet strict safety, reliability and regulatory expectations
  • Embed within agile delivery teams, contributing to ceremonies and working closely with stakeholders to clarify and validate requirements
  • Plan and execute structured testing activities, including defect management, prioritisation and clear communication of results
  • Drive the growth of automated testing - you don’t need to be hands on with it yourself
  • Provide expert guidance throughout acceptance, release and deployment stages to support smooth, low risk delivery
  • Lead, coach and support senior engineers, fostering capability growth and encouraging best practice across the team
  • Exploring emerging approaches including AI driven tooling

What they’re looking for:

  • Proven experience leading or coordinating testing activities for mission critical systems
  • Strong interest in technology, innovation, and AI
  • Solid background in manual testing across complex systems (mobile, hardware integrated, or distributed platforms)
  • Knowledge of automation tools without needing to be necessarily hands on yourself
  • Familiarity with CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and modern QA practices
  • A curious, pragmatic mindset and drive for continuous improvement

This is a company where testing is highly valued and you’ll have a real opportunity to influence strategy, shape the future of testing within the organisation, and contribute to technology that makes a real difference.

The salary is up to 85,000 depending on experience.

If you’d like to learn more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment

Test Engineer
PHINIA
Kent
In office
Junior - Mid
£34,000 - £38,000

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI , DELCO REMY and HARTRIDGE .

We are looking for a confident and knowledgable ATU Test Engineer to join our diverse test facility team, responsible for supporting testing in terms of fuel injection development, validation, and new technologies. The current scope of the facility includes engine test cells, climatic chambers, thermal vibration rigs, hydraulic rigs, and a test vehicle garage. The successful person must be able to adapt and be part of the changing world of propulsion, having an open and enquiring mind across a diverse facility.

Test Engineer Key responsibilites:

  • Advanced test setup hardware / software
  • Writing and editing test programs
  • High level data manipulation
  • Writing, editing, and debugging test programs
  • Manipulating hardware and software to meet the requested parameters
  • Fault finding in terms of test facility and product
  • Monitoring of tests / in test interventions
  • Calibration support of the test facility
  • Instrumentation set-up and maintenance
  • Maintain test in given test parameters
  • In test conformance checks (Validation / Endurance)
  • RISK assessment technology deployment
  • Work instruction creation
  • Advanced test facility understanding
  • Maintain test tracking / status process.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Working hours 37 Hours Per Week
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Dental plan
  • On-site parking
  • Onsite Gym £10 per Month
  • Staff discount with selected retailers
  • Pension Scheme Salary Sacrificed
  • EAP programme (Health Assured)
  • Death in Service benefit 4x Annual Salary
  • AXA Private Medical Cover (Sole Only)

NO AGENCIES

Senior Test Engineer
BrightBox Group
Not Specified
Fully remote
Senior
£460/day

Role: Test Engineer
Location: UK Remote
Clearance: Active SC or SC Eligible
Inside IR35
Umbrella rate 460.00

Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of our software products through rigorous testing practises. You will work closely with developers and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, while contributing to the continuous improvement of our testing processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases based on project requirements.
  • Perform integration testing and ensure that different software modules work together seamlessly.
  • Conduct API testing to verify that services are functioning as expected and meet performance standards.
  • Collaborate with developers to identify and troubleshoot defects, providing detailed documentation of findings.
  • Utilise databases effectively to support testing activities and validate data integrity.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test automation frameworks, using tools such as Playwright.
  • Work with TypeScript to develop automated test scripts and enhance testing efficiency.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality of code.
  • Strong GDS experience.

Technology:

  • Proficiency in Playwright for test automation.
  • Strong experience with TypeScript for writing and managing test scripts.
  • Knowledge of integration testing methodologies.
  • Expertise in API testing and understanding of web services.
  • Familiarity with databases and ability to perform database testing
Junior Software Tester - Manchester
Adria Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Remote or hybrid
Junior
£25,000 - £30,000

Junior Software Tester Manchester

Are you looking to kick-start or grow your career in software testing? Join a dynamic organisation with ambitious goals! Our client is transforming their sector through innovative digital products and exceptional customer experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your QA career within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Role Overview

As a Junior Software Tester, you ll support the QA team in ensuring the quality and reliability of the company s digital platforms. Working closely with Product Owners, Developers, and senior QA team members, you ll help test new features, identify bugs, and contribute to delivering high-quality releases.

This role is ideal for someone with some hands-on testing experience (commercial or academic) who is eager to learn and develop within an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support testing of web and mobile applications (Android and iOS).
  • Assist with testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman.
  • Execute manual test cases and document results clearly.
  • Identify, log, and help track software defects through to resolution.
  • Work closely with Developers and Product Owners to understand requirements.
  • Contribute to test planning and writing basic Acceptance Criteria.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and sprint reviews.

Requirements

  • Some experience in software testing (commercial, internship, placement, or relevant coursework).
  • Basic understanding of mobile application testing (Android and/or iOS).
  • Awareness of API testing concepts (Postman experience desirable).
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) is advantageous.

Desirable

  • Exposure to bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
  • Basic understanding of testing principles (e.g., test cases, regression testing, UAT).
  • Interest in automation testing as a future career path.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Flexible working model, including hybrid/remote options.
  • Supportive environment with mentoring from experienced QA professionals.
  • Clear career progression opportunities into QA Analyst or Automation roles.

Interested? Click Apply Now to begin your QA career journey!

Junior Software Tester Manchester

SC Cleared Test Engineer
Experis
Worcestershire
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£500/day - £660/day

Job Title: Test Engineer (SC Cleared)
Location: Hybrid/Malvern
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to 660 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Our client, a leading organisation supporting the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme (ESMCP), is hiring for a Test Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital project upgrading UK emergency communications to 4G/5G-based Push-To-Talk (PTT) Mission Critical Communications (MCX).

What you’ll be doing:
Develop and produce Test Specification, Test Procedure, and Test Report documents for mobile devices, applications, and accessories.
Specify, write, and execute tests, focusing on certifying that new devices and applications do not impair MCX capability.
Automate testing processes using tools like National Instruments Test Stand.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including prime contractors and subcontractors.
Support testing at QinetiQ’s Malvern facility and remotely, with occasional site visits to Malvern.

What you’ll bring:
Proven experience in testing and acceptance of software and systems.
Strong understanding of mobile device OS testing, particularly Android, and mobile applications.
Hands-on experience with automation tools such as National Instruments Test Stand.
Excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse teams.
Knowledge of security best practices related to mobile and software testing.
Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation.

Join a dynamic team working on a high-profile project that enhances emergency response capabilities across the UK. If you’re passionate about testing, automation, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Test Analyst (SC Cleared)
Hays Technology
Shropshire
Remote or hybrid
Junior - Mid
£320,000/day - £358,358/day

Your new company
Working for a renowned multinational consulting company.

Your new role:
Test Analyst with active SC Clearance. (Role is located in the West Midlands)

You’ll work as part of an Agile delivery team, helping to plan and run testing across one or more projects. Your work will include reviewing requirements, identifying test scenarios, creating test scripts, preparing test data, and completing both Functional System Testing and Integration Testing. You will also support End-to-End testing.You’ll use Risk-Based Testing (RBT) to check that systems work as expected and record accurate test results. You’ll work closely with the delivery team and key stakeholders, provide regular updates, and highlight any risks or issues. The role also includes creating detailed test plans and reports.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • SC Clearance (mandatory)
  • Experience using Talend (ETL tool)/ general ETL experience
  • Some experience testing Oracle RDS solutions
  • Strong skills in test data preparation
  • Experience in Functional System Testing
  • Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., Test Automation tools, Postman)
  • Background in Agile ways of working
  • Experience with Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Migration
  • Ability to write Test Approach and Test Completion reports
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence
  • Exposure to Test Management tools e.g Zephyr

What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Electronic Test Automation Engineer
Polytec Personnel Ltd
Cambridge
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000 - £65,000

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Type: Permanent Hours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 1pm on Fridays, flexibility available Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 Job Reference: 36011 We are seeking a hands-on Electronic Test Automation Engineer to help drive the automation of hardware verification activities within a growing engineering team. This role centres on transforming manual electronics tests into robust, scalable automated solutions that improve efficiency, repeatability and test coverage. Working closely with electronics and multidisciplinary design teams, you will support the development and validation of new hardware platforms, taking ownership of automation frameworks from concept through to implementation. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong Python and test automation experience who enjoys working in a lab environment and wants to expand their expertise in hardware and wireless technologies. Responsibilities: - Execute manual tests on prototype and early-stage hardware - Design and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and scripts - Convert manual test cases into repeatable automated workflows - Control DUTs and lab equipment, capture measurements and generate reports - Improve test efficiency, reliability and coverage - Log results and defects in tracking systems - Support debugging and root-cause investigations with design teams - Collaborate with electronics, RF and production test teams to align methods - Build knowledge in RF and wireless technologies (training provided) Requirements: Essential - HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or technical discipline - Strong Python programming skills - Experience in hardware or system-level test automation - Experience controlling test equipment via software - Good software practices (e.g., version control, modular code, debugging) - Ability to translate manual procedures into automated solutions - Comfortable working with physical hardware in a lab environment Desirable - Background in electronics or embedded systems testing - Exposure to wireless or RF technologies - Experience with test frameworks or CI/CD integration - Familiarity with common lab instruments - Experience with test management tools or VBA scripting - RF and baseband expertise is not a prerequisite. Training and mentoring will be provided Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

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