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QA Automation Engineer/Tester, Playwright, Remote

Sanderson Recruitment Plc

QA Automation Engineer/Tester, Playwright Remote workingOur client, a Leading consultancy is looking to hire a QA Automation Engineer/Tester.The successful candidate will work closely with other QA Automation Engineers/Testers to drive efforts to build up a robust automation test framework, automation test suites and execution analysis to support their projects.You also will be automating a combination of Performance, UI, API, Accessibility & compatibility test types while also providing insights with the latest approaches to software engineering and be given the opportunity to update and improve the QA stack as appropriate.Responsibility of ensuring testing frameworks are defined, improved, monitored and documented and analysing execution and bugs across the stack and ensuring that suitable tests are set up to avoid regression impacts.While keeping QA best practice standards up to date, along with supporting documentation for service support, onboarding and maintenance.Experience and Technical skills required:

Previous experience in a similar QA/Testing role

Solid experience with Playwright

Experience with Cypress or Selenium based testing frameworks.

Writing automated tests to support projects, driving confidence in software releases.

Experience of writing Typescript or JavaScript & an understanding of Object Orientated programming.

Reasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason**,** please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Non-Functional Tester

We’re working with a global financial technology group undergoing a major transformation to modernise its post-trade infrastructure. The organisation is transitioning from Legacy systems to a cloud-native, Kafka-based architecture designed for resilience, scalability, and performance.You’ll be part of a growing Non-Functional Testing (NFT) team responsible for ensuring that services and platforms meet the highest standards for performance, reliability, and operational readiness. This is a technically rich role, working across multiple domains including performance, failover, disaster recovery, resilience, alerting, and monitoring.Responsibilities

Define, document, and execute Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) across distributed microservices and infrastructure components.

Collaborate with architects, product owners, and engineering squads to translate NFRs into measurable test scenarios.

Develop and implement NFT strategies covering performance, scalability, failover, DR, resilience, alerting, and monitoring.

Design and execute load, stress, endurance, and failover tests using industry-standard tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or ADS.

Set up observability dashboards (Grafana, Splunk, Dynatrace, Kibana, or Datadog) to monitor test execution and system performance.

Analyse results to identify performance bottlenecks, system vulnerabilities, and areas for optimisation.

Report findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Contribute to test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and continuous improvement of NFT processes.

Support the onboarding of new services and provide input into architectural reviews from an NFT perspective.

Requirements

Experience in Non-Functional or Performance Testing roles within complex or regulated technology environments.

Proven experience designing and executing tests across multiple NFT domains (performance, DR, failover, resilience, and scalability).

Strong understanding of distributed architectures, Java microservices, and containerised deployments.

Proficiency with testing and monitoring tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk, or AppDynamics.

Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tooling - Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and related ecosystems.

Ability to interpret system logs, analyse performance metrics, and provide actionable recommendations.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.

Experience working in Agile delivery environments with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

Background in financial services or experience supporting Legacy-to-modernisation migrations.

Understanding of infrastructure observability, cloud platforms, and microservice orchestration.

Exposure to automation frameworks and Scripting for performance testing.

This is a key role within a global transformation programme - offering the chance to shape how performance, resilience, and reliability are engineered into one of the world’s most critical financial technology platforms.

Product Cyber Security - Undergraduate Placement 2026

BristolProduct Cyber Security - Undergraduate Placement 2026The Cyber Security department delivers effective information security solutions for complex weapon systems and their associated sub-systems, providing documentation and evidence to support security approval and assurance activities within the programme context.Salary: £23,495Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES)What we can offer you

1 year placement: starting September 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies

Company bonus: based on company performance and will vary year to year

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunityThroughout this opportunity, you will be involved in identifying security risks within complex weapon systems, products and solutions and ensuring that those risks are addressed by the implementation and delivery of effective and balanced security measures. You will be able to assist in the timely integration of information assurance activities with the weapon system engineering, design, manufacturing and support programmes.There will also be opportunity to contribute to trade studies related to weapon system information security and provide security documentation and evidence to meet MOD security assurance requirements.You will get involved in the entire systems engineering lifecycle of delivered weapon systems including specification of security requirements and development of security architectures, as well as help develop security architectures to enable sustainable evolution of security architectures through life.Further work packages could include supporting hardware, electronics and software developments, contributing to corporate information assurance knowledge and capability and maintaining knowledge of technology development and implications for information security as well as working with manufacturing to ensure that the security design is repeatable through the production chain, and the product is secure through the delivery and return chains.This role will give you exposure to each of the stages of the product development life-cycle, a good understanding the required behaviours from a variety of viewpoints, architecture design and specification, integration, test, and analysis of achieved performance.There is potential to travel nationally and internationally as well as an opportunity to work in a lab-based environment. There will also be further opportunities to develop practical cyber security skills such as “pen testing”, “capability and vulnerability analysis” in the new cyber lab. Other things that this role can provide is an opportunity to engage with stakeholders, engineering teams and sub-contractors to provide direction, guidance and support on acceptable and balanced information security solutions, Liaison with customers, assurance teams and national/ international technical authorities.You will also gain experience in generation of information security Risk Assessments, Risk Treatment Plans and Risk Management and Assurance Documents.What we’re looking for from youWorking towards a degree in a STEM subject.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-CB1

Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Stevenage, UKContract: 6 monthsRate: £53.51/hour PAYE (£61.29/hour incl. holiday) or £70/hour UmbrellaWe seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.Overview:Hands-on role developing safety-critical embedded software for next-generation missile systems, covering the full software lifecycle from requirements and design to implementation, testing, and verification.Key Responsibilities:Develop, test, and verify embedded real-time software.Produce and maintain specifications, design, and test documentation.Debug complex issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.Work in a lab environment with live hardware and cross-disciplinary teams.Required Skills & Experience:Strong C/C++ and bare-metal embedded development experience.Knowledge of requirements tools (e.g., DOORS) and configuration management (e.g., Git, RTC).Unit testing experience with LDRA, RAPITA, or similar tools.Familiarity with high-integrity software standards (DO178C Level B, SIL-4).Desirable:Experience with defence standards, microcontrollers, hardware testing, and virtual environments.Familiarity with RAPITA, Ansys SCADE, or ALM tools (JIRA, IBM EWM).TPBN1_UKTJ

Quality Assurance Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Product Assurance Engineering professional to join the Product Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical Equipment’s whilst driving process improvement.Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week average on-site due to workload classification.Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:This opportunity provides the chance to play a pivotal role within an established Product Assurance (PA) team embedded within Mechanical Engineering (ME) with the aim of ensuring all core PA activities are met by leading key process improvement projects and facilitating process governance whilst closely working with major project Product Assurance Managers across the business supporting equipment development, preventing/minimising product non-conformance & ensuring smooth Equipment delivery increasing Customer satisfaction.

Lead, facilitate and influence ME process set governance ensuring correct process ownership, awareness and adherence it maintained and robustly reviewed.

Support & facilitate key process improvement & lessons learnt activities within ME.

Support ME development equipment projects ensuring compliance to Mechanical & Electronic Engineering BMS procedures.

Ensure product life cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions managed appropriately.

Manage product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance process.

Support design and manufacturing defect investigations.

Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports into major equipment and senior management reviews.

Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate quality risks and issues for in house equipment’s with the aim of reducing risk.

Carry out local flash audits for process adherence surveillance and continuous process improvement.

Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase quality process awareness.

What we’re looking for from you:

Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering would be desirable

Experienced quality professionals, preferably within Mechanical or Electronic Engineering with a proven track record in Product Assurance.

Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)

Good knowledge of the product lifecycle - specifically in development

Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools

Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-AB1

Test Engineer - Electromagnetic Compatibility

BristolA great opportunity for an EMC Test Engineer to deploy their skills in a state of the art facility surrounded by a wealth of experience!Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experienceDynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to hands on testing (working from home available when not testing).Security Clearance: British CitizenRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year).

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime**.**

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The OpportunityThe Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) department is like no other within MBDA. It is split between a test team working hands on in our state-of-the-art EMC Facility to simulate environments and also a highly skilled project consultancy team that is embedded across all projects within MBDA to ensure good EMC practice & design.This role is in our EMC Test Team, who support MBDA programmes through their product development cycle from Risk Reduction test activities to full Qualification Testing. The majority of the work will be performing various EMC test activities in line with a Test Plan produced by the EMC Project Team as well as the production of the Test Report. The EMC Test Team perform formal tests in the products intended electromagnetic environment at the EMC Laboratories in Bristol.What are we looking for:Essential

Previous experience in EMC Testing to Defence Standards.

Previous experience using Compliance 5 and EMC 32 Software

Higher education or significant experience within subject fields: Electronics, Electrical, Physics, EMC or similar.

An understanding of EMC and design principles.

Excellent communication skills at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits.

Excellent Analytical and Problem Solving skills.

Professional manner and adaptability when the companies needs are evolving.

Capable of working autonomously to meet the delivery needs of the company

Desirable

Knowledge in the application of a military EMC standard to system, sub-system or equipment level is desirable (e.g. Defence Standard 59-41 / 59-411, AECTP500, Mil-Std-461, RTCA DO160 / EUROCAE ED-14).

Engineer’s with previous experience in delivering support around the subject of electromagnetic compatibility.

What’s in it for you?

Build on your EMC knowledge working alongside the subject matter experts and specialists within the field of EMC.

Our team is highly valued in MBDA. We are known as capable, knowledgeable, and we have great test facilities.

Opportunities to represent MBDA during discussions with our customers.

As EMC specialists, we are able to influence the project teams and how EMC qualification will occur.

Potential to participate in research or investigation studies.

Ability to bring your ideas and unique skillset to the team.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-CT1

Process Assurance Engineer - Software Quality

StevenageAn opportunity has arisen within our Bristol based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer to further develop their quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Product Assurance community within MBDA.Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experienceLocation: Bristol/ Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-4 days per week on-site due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:An opportunity has arisen within our Bristol based Software Quality Assurance team for an engineer to develop their process-centric quality assurance skills by being part of the wider Quality Assurance community within MBDA.Working on a diverse range of missile programmes, supporting project activities alongside the UK Engineering Directorate’s software development teams you will help ensure that MBDA’s hi-tech weapon systems are developed to the required level of quality and delivered to trusted partners around the world, during increasingly uncertain times. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and be able to build a career in Quality.What we’re looking for from you:The role focuses on software quality assurance through adherence to process and standards:

Ideally have an understanding and background in software development, full life cycle and quality assurance within a process-based design and development environment but we will consider people from a diverse range of backgrounds and industries.

Knowledge of software processes including national and international standards and assurance requirements.

Auditing experience would be advantageous.

Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across all programmes.

Collaborative but objective approach with an ability to influence change when required.

Ability to lead Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues and provide input to monthly reports.

Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Remain calm under pressure and cope well with unexpected changes.

Work independently as part of a functional and integrated team.

Ideally have an Engineering Degree, or equivalent, with an understanding of new and appropriate technologies or relevant experience.

Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation and requirements management systems is highly beneficial.

Interested? Click Apply Now!Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-AB1

Quality Assurance Engineer- Electronic Engineering

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Quality Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Electronic Equipment’s in Development.Job Title: Quality Assurance EngineerSalary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experienceLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Engineering professional to join the Quality Assurance Equipment Engineering team supporting a variety of Electronic Equipment’s in Development. This opportunity provides the chance to play a pivotal role within an established QA team embedded within Electronic Engineering with the aim of ensuring all core QA EE activities are met and closely working with Major project Product Assurance Managers across the business, preventing/minimising product non-conformance, supporting smooth Equipment delivery, assuring reliable products and increasing Customer satisfaction.The Role

Review, contribute and maintain Equipment Quality planning documentation.

Ensure compliance to Electronic Engineering BMS procedures is maintained.

Ensure Product Life Cycle reviews are planned, carried out and actions managed appropriately.

Manage Product Non-Conformance. Facilitate implementation of Non-conformance process. Support design and manufacturing defect investigations. Provide Non-Conformance data analysis and summary reports into Major Equipment and senior management reviews.

Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate Quality risks and issues for in house equipment’s with the aim of reducing risk and increasing customer satisfaction.

Participate in engineering process improvement and facilitate local flash audits providing compliance and process improvement ideas.

Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase quality process awareness, efficiencies and competencies within the engineering team& site facilities, bonus scheme and superb learning and development opportunities.

What we’re looking for from you:

Ideally minimum HNC/HND in Engineering or Quality Assurance or considerable previous experience in related role.

Experienced quality professionals, preferably within Electronic Engineering with a proven track record in Quality Assurance.

Practitioner of current QA problem solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)

Good knowledge of the product lifecycle - specifically in development

Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools

Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-AB1

Software Engineer Python - Video

Software Engineer / Developer (Python Flask SQL Automation) London / WFH to £70kAre you a technologist Software Engineer looking to work on complex and interesting systems whilst continually learning and progressing your career in a diverse, supportive environment of innovation that empowers individuals to succeed?You could be joining a technology company that is producing game changing products using AI and parallel processing for data, video, imaging and point cloud compression.As a Software Engineer you’ll join an Agile team responsible for developing and maintaining new features and integrations for the Visual Quality test framework to ensure the quality of the core Video Codec applications. You’ll also build and integrate new encoder or playback tools and participate in selecting tools and infrastructure for the test framework. This is a development focussed role in which you’ll collaborate with the QA and Engineering teams, contributing to Agile technical discussions and processes.Location / WFH:You’ll be joining an accomplished and collaborative team based in Central London, with flexibility to work from home twice a week.About you:You have strong Python coding skillsYou have SQL / MySQL skillsYou have an understanding of React (or other frontend framework, HTML, CSS)You have an understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD and test automation in a pipelineYou’re collaborative and have experience of working in Agile TDD / BDD environmentsExperience with Video Codec or Test Automation tools is desirable but not essential as long as you’re happy to pick it up on the jobWhat’s in it for you:As a Software Engineer / Developer you will receive a competitive package:Salary to £70kPensionPrivate medical careShare optionsPerks such as cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanApply now to find out more about this Software Engineer / Developer (Python Flask SQL Automation) opportunity.At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.TPBN1_UKTJ

Hardware Test Verification Architect

BristolThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test professional to use their knowledge and expertise to implement a structured Test Philosophy for our current and future products.Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experienceLocation: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working depending on workload classification.Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS). What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity: This is an amazing and unique opportunity to experience a broader view of the development and manufacturing processes through interaction with multiple skills within MBDA for a given project and programme.You will join a growing motivated, focussed and multi-disciplined team, where communication and the ethos to share information is key. You will join a team that is dedicated to improving the way it works, how it interacts with other functions; with a strong interest in the development of its people.You’ll lead the implementation of the Production Test Philosophy within a Programme including:

Definition of Test Equipment Requirements for the product.

Deployment of diagnostic strategies for production.

Verifying the Test Coverage of our current and future products to ensure they deliver the needs of our customers.

Collaborating with Manufacturing and Production Design Support teams for Production Test activities

What we’re looking for from you: Required

Ideally degree qualified or suitable equivalent experience with demonstrable experience in or track record of Mathematics, Physics or Engineering fields.

Experience / Awareness of Development and Production Test Techniques and implementation.

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite with good communication Skills.

Desired

Knowledge of structured Model based System Engineering (MBSE) techniques.

Experience in the development and implementation of test strategies and Automated Test Equipment for new products.

Some experience of collaborating with Manufacturing Teams and Design teams.

If you don’t meet all the aspects of the role, we will support you and provide you with training. There are opportunities to become a Team Leader within the department and great development opportunities in other departments and functions within MBDA.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-SD1

Senior Android App Developer

Stott & May Professional Search Limited

A leading retailer are looking for a Senior Android App Developer to join their Mobile Team to contribute to the development and evolution of their Mobile App.As the Senior Android App Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the Android version of the app, ensuring it delivers a pixel-perfect, performant, and luxury-aligned experience for customers.You will be a high-performing developer who thrives on clean architecture, elegant code collaborative delivery whilst working as part of an Agile cross-functional team.Skills and Experience* Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Android SDKs, with a deep understanding of Jetpack libraries, Compose and modern Android architecture components. * Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture). * Familiarity with Android Studio, GitHub, mobile CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks and the Play store deployment process. * Proven experience delivering high-quality Android applications in Agile environments. * Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. * Experience working with design systems and translating Figma or Sketch designs into pixel-perfect implementations. * Familiarity with analytics platforms (Firebase), crash reporting tools (Crashlytics), and user feedback loops. * Understanding of mobile security best practices, GDPR compliance, and accessibility standards. * Experience using backlog management tools like Azure DevOps or Jira. * Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban and working in cross-functional product teams.If you are a Senior Android App Developer, that has a passion for new technology, industry trends and a particular interest in adhering to UI/UX design principles, then send your CV to be considered for this role.

Software Test Engineer

Are you ready to work on cutting-edge software that supports next-generation naval technology? We’re looking for a talented Software Test Engineer to join our innovative Radar & Naval team. You’ll play a key role in building, testing, and improving software that powers advanced naval systems, helping ensure mission-critical performance and reliability. What You’ll Do:

Develop, test, and validate software that underpins state-of-the-art naval and radar products.

Create and maintain detailed software build and test specifications.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless software integration.

Improve software testability and quality through innovative approaches.

Take on exciting project challenges that directly impact cutting-edge technology.

Occasionally travel to UK and international sites to see your software in action at sea.

What You’ll Bring:

Technical background and hands-on experience testing software on Windows platforms.

Knowledge of scripting/programming languages to automate builds and testing.

Understanding of the Software Engineering Lifecycle, especially testing and integration.

Strong communication skills and confidence working in a collaborative environment.

A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications:

Engineering degree with software content, or equivalent experience.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

Work on software that directly supports the UK’s naval and radar capabilities.

Be part of a highly skilled, innovative, and collaborative engineering team.

Opportunities to develop your career in a cutting-edge technology environment.

See your work come to life on real systems deployed in the field.We can offer Hybrid working and a competitve salary!

If you’re passionate about software, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of something that truly matters, this is the role for you!

Test Development Engineer

StevenageA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design TeamSalary: Circa £43,000 depending on experienceLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where project needs allow, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to work where you are most efficient.Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity:A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team.We can offer you a stimulating and rewarding role coupled with an exciting career path!Your role will be to support the design process at all stages, including contribution to design reviews, answering manufacturing queries, performing risk deduction activities, assisting with integration and validation activities, and reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager.You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work and manage deliveries that contribute to the overall solution.Working in an international environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise and play an important role in the delivery of our products.What we’re looking for from you:

Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.

Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.

A good level of understanding with some experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.

A good level of understanding with some experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.

Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.

Experience of managing small packages of work is highly desirable

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a givenMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-SD1

Infrastructure Test Analyst

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Hybrid / London

40,000 to 45,000 per annum + benefits

The Client:UK-based consultancy that helps organisations deliver digital transformation - offering managed services, cloud infrastructure and professional services (often around Microsoft Cloud)The Role:We’re looking for an Infrastructure Test Analyst who lives and breathes the foundations of modern platforms-networks, servers, cloud, deployments, the whole engine room. If you enjoy validating complex systems, spotting weaknesses before they become outages, and generally keeping chaos at bay, you’ll fit right in.

Testing infrastructure across network layers, compute, storage, virtualisation, and cloud services.

Running performance, failover, resilience, capacity, and security tests that actually mean something.

Ensuring CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and environments are built, configured, and behaving correctly.

Using observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, CloudWatch, etc.) to track down issues before they become incidents.

Producing concise technical documentation-test plans, validation reports, defect logs-nothing fluffy.

Driving infrastructure testing automation using scripting and pipeline integration.

What You’ll Bring

Solid experience testing infrastructure across Windows/Linux, virtualised platforms, and cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, load balancing, firewalls, DNS, certificates, and IAM.

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.

Comfort working with logs, metrics, traces, and diagnostic tooling.

Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

Desirable:

Knowledge of Terraform, Bicep/ARM, Ansible, or container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes).

Experience with performance test tooling or chaos/failover frameworks.

Relevant certifications (cloud, networking, ISTQB).

Who You AreYou’re analytical, unflappable, and a natural problem-solver. You communicate clearly, you push for good engineering practice, and you don’t panic when the monitoring dashboard turns red-you get curious.If you want to work in an environment where infrastructure actually gets the attention it deserves, we’d love to hear from you.

Infrastructure Tester

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

+Permanent opportunity+Hybrid working on site in London 2/3 days a week

42,000 - 45,000

Skills:+Infrastructure Testing experience+AWS / Azure+API+Manual and automated testing experienceWe’re looking for a hands-on Tester who’s as comfortable checking infrastructure deployments and systems performance as they are validating user journeys in an app. You’ll work across a range of environments - from cloud setups and APIs to end-user interfaces - ensuring everything we ship is rock solid, performant, and secure.This isn’t a “click-around-and-tick-boxes” testing role. We need someone with strong technical grounding, curiosity, and the confidence to dive into environments beyond just the front end.Key Responsibilities

Execute and maintain test plans for infrastructure, backend services, and application layers.

Validate deployments, configuration changes, and environment stability across cloud and on-prem environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD).

Perform integration, regression, and performance testing across multiple platforms.

Collaborate with DevOps, Developers, and Product teams to identify and resolve issues early in the lifecycle.

Contribute to continuous improvement of QA practices, tools, and processes.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in Infrastructure testing (manual and/or automated).

Familiarity with infrastructure and deployment environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premises.

Experience testing APIs, services, and integration points, not just front-end UI.

Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail - you spot issues others miss.

Bonus: experience with scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) or IaC validation (Terraform, Ansible).

What We Offer

Competitive salary of 45,000

Hybrid working model - flexibility to split time between home and our London office

Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on continuous learning

Opportunities to shape testing approaches and tools in a modern, cloud-focused environment

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.

Automation Tester - Outside IR35

Automation TesterRate - 450 (A day) Location - London (Hybrid) Duration - 6 months (Initially)I’ve included key skills below (detailed job specification is attached):

Strong understanding of ETL processes - including data extraction, transformation, and loading.

Experience with database migration - validating and testing data movement across heterogeneous systems.

Hands-on testing experience with Azure Data Factory - including pipelines, triggers, and data flows.

Familiarity with Azure Synapse Analytics - understanding data warehousing concepts and testing strategies.

Proficiency in advanced SQL and DocumentDB (Cosmos DB) queries - capable of writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex queries for data validation.

Excellent communication and coordination skills - able to collaborate effectively across teams and manage timelines.

Proven track record of successful implementation of case studies involving similar technologies.

Spotlight

Quality Assurance - Consultant

Ready to keep quality at the heart of projects with impact?Do you want to make a real impact by ensuring quality in services? Are you ready to grow your skills in a supportive, knowledge-sharing community where you can achieve your potential?We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses. As a Quality Assurance consultant, you’ll ensure that quality assurance is considered from the start through testing, questioning and improving. You’ll apply your adaptability and communication skills across a variety of projects, working with a vibrant QA community that champions learning and knowledge sharing.The roleYou’ll work on public and private sector projects. You may be the sole software quality engineer on a project or work in a team.Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you’ll work in an agile environment across all testing types. You’ll collaborate with team members, clients and users to maintain quality and follow best practice. You’ll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best and mentoring junior colleagues.Applicants must either currently hold active Security Clearance (SC) or meet the eligibility criteria to obtain it.Eligibility requires UK citizenship, continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, and no single absence from the UK exceeding 28 consecutive days.Essential experienceTo succeed in this role, you must have experience working as the sole software test engineer on a team.In your CV and at interview, you’ll need to show experience of:• writing, running and debugging functional automation tests on an integrated development environment (IDE) for front-end and API testing and frameworks like Cucumber BDD or Junit• presenting work to stakeholders• managing defects and tasks through to resolution• creating user stories and technical tasks from high-level requirements• version control tools like git and peer review processes• creating test plans and reports• participating in E2E and UAT.You’ll need a good understanding of:• your working area and applying this to your role• concepts and benefits of non-functional testing• continuous integration tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI or CircleCI• basic principles of programming paradigms, such as object-orientated and procedural programmingAs well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant.In the interview, we will assess how you have:• organised your workload to ensure you’re completing tasks efficiently to ensure quality is unaffected• strong attention to detail• a methodical approach to resolving complex problems• respectfully challenged decisions or solutions• communicated with technical and non-technical people• been proactive and taken the initiative in seeking solutions to mitigate risk• raised risks and issues through the correct tools.Other helpful experienceSome areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role:• UK government service standards• agile methodology.If you don’t have experience, we can coach you if you join us.SalaryConsultant salary range: £44,001 – £56,000What our offer includesA competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.People to support you every step of the way.Where you’ll workYour working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes in account requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com

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