week in the office and the rest from home. Details are still coming through but as it stands here are the highlights: What you'll be doing: 50% manual testing and 50% automated testing across Functional/Regression/Integration/System/PerformanceTesting Working with core testing frameworks Contributing to the design and … execution of full end-to-end test suites Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery Supporting continuous improvement of testing processes, frameworks and practices What they're looking for: Solid understanding of both manual and automated testing principles Skills with Playwright (or similar frameworks such as Cypress or Selenium and open … to corssing over) JS or Typescript skills for automation Ability to plan, execute, and report on testing across the full software lifecycle Strong communication and problem-solving skills Bonus: Any exposure to AI Testing/API Testing/Web App Testing and/or PerformanceTesting would be a great advantage What's on More ❯
week in the office and the rest from home. Details are still coming through but as it stands here are the highlights: What you'll be doing: 50% manual testing and 50% automated testing across Functional/Regression/Integration/System/PerformanceTesting Working with core testing frameworks Contributing to the design and … execution of full end-to-end test suites Collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery Supporting continuous improvement of testing processes, frameworks and practices What they're looking for: Solid understanding of both manual and automated testing principles Skills with Playwright (or similar frameworks such as Cypress or Selenium and open … to corssing over) JS or Typescript skills for automation Ability to plan, execute, and report on testing across the full software lifecycle Strong communication and problem-solving skills Bonus: Any exposure to AI Testing/API Testing/Web App Testing and/or PerformanceTesting would be a great advantage What's on More ❯
Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Lorien
SQL Performance Engineer - Hybrid (Glasgow or Edinburgh) - Up to £50,000 Are you passionate about optimising high-volume data systems and solving complex performance challenges? We're hiring a Performance Engineer to join a growing tech team working on a cutting-edge financial data platform. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days in the office (Glasgow … or Edinburgh) and 3 days working from home . What You'll Be Doing Tuning and optimising complex SQL queries to improve system performance Building tooling for diagnostics and deployment risk management Automating performancetesting and benchmarking across environments Collaborating with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams to improve throughput and scalability Supporting deployment strategies for high-risk … releases Designing and testing new performance features What We're Looking For Proven experience in SQL performance tuning and query optimisation Familiarity with performancetesting tools (e.g., JMeter, k6) Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana) Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset Ability to develop and interpret MI for decision-making Bonus More ❯
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Lorien
SQL Performance Engineer - Hybrid (Glasgow or Edinburgh) - Up to £50,000 Are you passionate about optimising high-volume data systems and solving complex performance challenges? We're hiring a Performance Engineer to join a growing tech team working on a cutting-edge financial data platform. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days in the office (Glasgow … or Edinburgh) and 3 days working from home . What You'll Be Doing Tuning and optimising complex SQL queries to improve system performance Building tooling for diagnostics and deployment risk management Automating performancetesting and benchmarking across environments Collaborating with Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams to improve throughput and scalability Supporting deployment strategies for high-risk … releases Designing and testing new performance features What We're Looking For Proven experience in SQL performance tuning and query optimisation Familiarity with performancetesting tools (e.g., JMeter, k6) Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana) Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset Ability to develop and interpret MI for decision-making Bonus More ❯
The job is a brand new position within the company. Having never had a non functional test manager, this is a real opportunity to showcase your ability as a performance expert and make your mark at nationally known company. You will be the leader in Non-Functional Testing in the Business Systems area being able to influence stakeholders … to adopt the of best NFR practice. This will require you to: - Be fully responsible for end to end NFR testing including Performance and Operational Acceptance Testing. - Be an expert in the creation of Performance Models for large Telco systems. - Be an expert in the performancetesting of large Telco systems. - Have wide experience of … Strategy across all test levels under your management - Work closely with the test managers across other technical areas to ensure there is a joined up and end to end testing for programmes - Identify and establish the correct SDLC quality metrics for NFR testing required by the test function and create requirements that are clear for the tools team More ❯
Data Test Automation Technical lead Location: London, UK 6 Months Contract or FTC 2 days onsite work per week • Overall Exp years, Relevant exp years. • Excellent experience in testing of data • Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch • Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes • Technology experience … o JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performancetesting experience not needed) o Groovy o Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing o Data Lakes o Kafka Streamsets o AWS cloud Requirements • Overall Exp years, Relevant exp years. • Excellent experience in testing of data • Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch … Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes • Technology experience o JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performancetesting experience not needed) o Groovy o Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing o Data Lakes o Kafka Streamsets o AWS cloud More ❯
Role: Performance Test Engineer Location : Warwickshire Rate : 30+ p/h (Outside IR35) Hours per week : 40 Duration : 6 Months (Rolling) Accountabilities: The Performance Test Engineer is responsible for conducting the performance attribute tests, troubleshooting vehicles, and analysing and reporting results, across various vehicle architectures and powertrains. A PerformanceTesting Engineer works alongside the Performance Attribute Engineers, other Test Engineers and the Performance Technical Specialist, in a collaborative and diverse environment. We are looking for an engineer to add to our dynamic and growing team, with specific focus on on-track and on-road Performance Attribute and Features Testing . The successful candidate will work on xHEV and BEV vehicles, supporting … the Lead Engineers in the delivery of competitive performance. The successful candidate should be someone that is keen to conduct track-based and road-based testing, able to troubleshoot vehicle and logging issues, with good data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to learn and adapt fast, operating under fluid and tight deadlines, to support the timely delivery More ❯
Head of Performance & Reliability Engineering Full-Time - Hybrid (3 days in Cambridgeshire) Up to £95,000 + Bonus This is an exceptional opportunity to join a major organisation at a pivotal stage in their digital transformation. As Head of Performance & Reliability Engineering You'll shape strategy, lead performancetesting and chaos engineering initiatives, and embed reliability … best practices across engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. This is a senior, strategic leadership role focused on system excellence, observability, and continuous improvement. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience leading Performance Engineering, Reliability, or SRE functions Deep expertise in performancetesting methodologies (load, stress, spike, soak) Strong hands-on background with LoadRunner and Dynatrace (plus tools such as NeoLoad … k6, or JMeter) Skilled in chaos engineering , resilience testing , and system scalability Experience defining and managing SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets Strong knowledge of distributed systems , cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and microservice architectures Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed performance and reliability into the SDLC Inspirational leader with experience building, mentoring, and enabling high More ❯
are seeking a highly skilled Automation Tester with extensive experience in designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts from scratch. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automation testing, excellent programming skills (preferably Java), and a broad understanding of multiple testing tools. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of … our applications through comprehensive automation testing and regression testing efforts. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts from scratch. Conduct regression, functional, and performancetesting of applications. Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and business stakeholders to define test requirements. Maintain and improve the automation framework and test libraries. Analyze test results, report defects, and … date with industry trends and emerging automation tools and technologies. Mentor junior testers on best practices in automation testing. Required Skills and Experience: 3+ years of hands-on automation testing experience. Strong programming skills in Java; knowledge of other languages (Python, C#, JavaScript) is a plus. Proven experience creating automated test scripts from scratch. Experience with regression testingMore ❯
If so, read on THE TEAM As a Senior Automation Test Engineer within the Software Engineering team at GoFibre, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our software applications. You'll work closely with developers and key stakeholders to define and execute effective test strategies … Agile framework. Designing, building, and enhancing scalable automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Mocha, or K6. Creating, maintaining, and debugging automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performancetesting, with a big focus on writing precision test cases. Running automated tests, analysing results, and identifying defects or inconsistencies, with a proactive approach to uncovering edge cases. … and managing defects through to resolution, ensuring timely communication and follow-up. Championing a quality-first mindset across the software engineering team, supporting continuous improvement and best practices in testing and automation. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Mocha More ❯
East London, London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Cytec Solutions Ltd
pension, death in service benefit, private medical cover, reduced gym membership and free eye tests. Discretionary annual bonus schemes are offered to all staff based on individual and business performance and contribution to the business. There is also the opportunity to join the company Share Plan scheme. Cytec Solutions is a technology company, with a pedigree for developing, implementing … directly to the CPO. The Software Tester role, is a newly created position for the company and will offer the right candidate significant influence and autonomy to shape the testing approach to our business. We are looking for an experienced Software Tester who is excited to take full ownership of our testing practice. This role is ideal for … someone ready to step up beyond execution, eager to set the testing strategy, implement automation frameworks, and champion quality across our development lifecycle. Develop, maintain and execute test plans, test cases and regression suites for web and API based applications. Define and evolve the overall testing strategy across manual and automated workflows. Implement and manage a new automation More ❯
team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions from Selenium. This is a hybrid role, primarily … or Selenium Write clear, maintainable test scripts Collaborate in Agile ceremonies, providing early feedback on testability and quality concerns Expand and maintain regression and feature test suites Conduct exploratory testing during feature development Review test automation code and contribute to internal test tools and utilities Support performancetesting efforts using tools such as Azure Load Testing, JMeter, or Locust Contribute to backend/API testing and assist with security testing initiatives Skills and experience required: 2+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation Proficiency in C# and automation tools like Selenium or Playwright Experience working within Agile/Kanban teams and a strong understanding of shift-left More ❯
team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions from Selenium. This is a hybrid role, primarily … or Selenium Write clear, maintainable test scripts Collaborate in Agile ceremonies, providing early feedback on testability and quality concerns Expand and maintain regression and feature test suites Conduct exploratory testing during feature development Review test automation code and contribute to internal test tools and utilities Support performancetesting efforts using tools such as Azure Load Testing, JMeter, or Locust Contribute to backend/API testing and assist with security testing initiatives Skills and experience required: 2+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation Proficiency in C# and automation tools like Selenium or Playwright Experience working within Agile/Kanban teams and a strong understanding of shift-left More ❯
team. Working in an Agile/Kanban environment, you will collaborate closely with developers and product owners, write and review automated test cases, and help drive best practices in testing and quality assurance. You'll also play a role in evaluating and implementing tools such as Playwright as the team transitions from Selenium. This is a hybrid role, primarily … or Selenium Write clear, maintainable test scripts Collaborate in Agile ceremonies, providing early feedback on testability and quality concerns Expand and maintain regression and feature test suites Conduct exploratory testing during feature development Review test automation code and contribute to internal test tools and utilities Support performancetesting efforts using tools such as Azure Load Testing, JMeter, or Locust Contribute to backend/API testing and assist with security testing initiatives Skills and experience required: 2+ years of experience in software testing with a focus on test automation Proficiency in C# and automation tools like Selenium or Playwright Experience working within Agile/Kanban teams and a strong understanding of shift-left More ❯
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
In your new role, you will lead and be a subject matter expert to a small team of test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate.You'll collaborate closely with … developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performancetesting using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives. What you'll need to succeed Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Karate) Strong understanding of testing methodologies and … scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript) Experience with performancetesting tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams Exposure to Cloud and data platforms Familiarity with middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE) Experience with security testing tools (e.g. Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock) What you'll More ❯
UI test automation expertise with Playwright in TypeScript Proven ability to build, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks Proficiency with Visual Studio and Azure DevOps pipelines Strong understanding of software testing principles, QA methodologies, and SDLC Capability to balance automation and manual testing approaches based on project requirements Experience managing multiple concurrent projects effectively Cross-browser testing of … web applications Version control using Git Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly Highly Desirable: API testing and integration testing background SQL for database queries and data validation Knowledge of BDD tools such as Specflow or Cucumber Experience with test reporting and metrics Familiarity with load/performancetesting Exposure to cloud … environments (Azure, AWS) Agile methodology experience (Scrum/Kanban) Understanding of various testing types across the testing pyramid Qualifications ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing (or equivalent certification) Relevant IT degree or equivalent practical experience Key Responsibilities you'll develop and maintain automation frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, design and execute manual test cases where More ❯
client delivers safe, efficient, and reliable navigation solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry. They are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Systems Test Engineer to support Commercial Platforms Testing within the New Malden office. This role focuses on Integration, Verification, and Validation activities for Radar and ECDIS product lines, particularly for a project developing Integrated Navigation System capabilities. … and troubleshoot lab equipment and setup issues. Collaborate with other engineering functions to resolve problems. Support identification, execution, and formal recording of Type Approval test activities. Assist with witness testing activities conducted by notified bodies and external test houses. Ensure all responsibilities comply with company standards of conduct and contractual processes. Carry out any other reasonable management requests. Ideal … procedures against internal and external requirements. Strong communicator, able to collaborate even when requirements are incomplete. Skilled in executing tests and problem-solving issues as they arise. Experienced in testing complex engineered systems comprising hardware and software. Hands-on tester comfortable setting up hardware and software test environments. Results-oriented, understanding delivery to schedule and budget. Demonstrates proactive initiative More ❯
client delivers safe, efficient, and reliable navigation solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industry. They are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Systems Test Engineer to support Commercial Platforms Testing within the New Malden office. This role focuses on Integration, Verification, and Validation activities for Radar and ECDIS product lines, particularly for a project developing Integrated Navigation System capabilities. … and troubleshoot lab equipment and setup issues. Collaborate with other engineering functions to resolve problems. Support identification, execution, and formal recording of Type Approval test activities. Assist with witness testing activities conducted by notified bodies and external test houses. Ensure all responsibilities comply with company standards of conduct and contractual processes. Carry out any other reasonable management requests. Ideal … procedures against internal and external requirements. Strong communicator, able to collaborate even when requirements are incomplete. Skilled in executing tests and problem-solving issues as they arise. Experienced in testing complex engineered systems comprising hardware and software. Hands-on tester comfortable setting up hardware and software test environments. Results-oriented, understanding delivery to schedule and budget. Demonstrates proactive initiative More ❯
leeds, west yorkshire, yorkshire and the humber, united kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Pharmacy2U
Establish quality standards, governance policies, and best practices that ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery. o Drive adoption of risk-based, automated, and data-led QA approaches to enhance testing coverage and efficiency. o Champion a culture of quality-first thinking across all delivery teams, balancing agility with compliance and control. o Represent the QA function at senior forums … quality considerations shape strategic technology decisions. Governance and Assurance o Develop and implement robust QA governance frameworks, ensuring effective control and oversight across all change initiatives. o Oversee the testing lifecycle (including planning, execution, and reporting), ensuring thorough validation of all releases. o Define and track measurable quality metrics and KPIs to assess performance, risk exposure, and continuous … o Lead the organisation-wide strategy for test automation, ensuring its integration into all suitable stages of delivery. o Define automation goals and priorities to optimise speed, reduce manual testing effort, and increase reliability. o Oversee selection, implementation, and governance of automation tools and frameworks across products and platforms. o Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to embed automated More ❯
Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Hastings Direct
modifying complex software systems in line with agreed standards and best practices. Estimating engineering tasks and offering guidance to peers to ensure efficient delivery. Quickly and effectively debugging and testing complex code to maintain performance and reliability. Mentoring junior team members, offering support, sharing knowledge, and helping them grow in their roles. Skills we would love you to … Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and token-based authentication (e.g., JWT). Familiarity with popular frontend development tools such as Node, NPM, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and performancetesting frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library. Experience with performance and memory tuning using relevant tools. What we offer Join us and you'll find … please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home. Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance. Physical Wellbeing - We like to More ❯
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
ISR RECRUITMENT LIMITED
c£40,000 per year Plus excellent company benefits (including Pension, Bonuses, Life Insurance, Healthcare, etc.) Skills and Experience: 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in Software Testing or operating as a QA Analyst, with a strong foundation in both manual testing and supporting automation frameworks. Experience with manual testing, including functional, regression and integration … scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.) to contribute to automation efforts, with a willingness to grow your skills, knowledge and qualifications in this area. Exposure to testing in cloud environments (e.g. AWS and Azure) and understanding of microservices architecture is advantageous ISTQB Foundation level certification or similar certification in Software Testing or Quality Assurance. An … understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), PerformanceTesting (via Gatling, Load Runner, Locust) and CI/CD practices (via CircleCI or Jenkins or similar) would be very useful. The Opportunity: My client based in the sustainability sector are currently on the lookout for a QA Analyst where you will be responsible for performing hands-on manual More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £35000 - £40000/annum (plus excellent company benefits)
Software Innovation London - 3 days a week in office | Initial 12m contract | Day rate inside IR35 Join a global technology leader at the forefront of software innovation, where quality, performance and reliability drive everything they do. This is an exciting opportunity for a QA Engineer with a passion for automation, testing excellence and continuous improvement to help shape … world-class digital products. You'll work closely with development and product teams to design and execute robust testing strategies, automate quality processes and ensure the smooth delivery of complex software systems to global customers. What You'll Be Doing: Championing a culture of quality, performance and teamwork across projects Collaborating with business analysts and developers to identify … and resolve potential issues early Designing detailed test plans, user scenarios and validation procedures Managing and configuring test environments and tools Executing manual and automated testing (JavaScript/TypeScript) Troubleshooting and validating new software releases, including end-user documentation Leading automation best practices and mentoring others on quality standards What You'll Bring: Experience in QA and software testingMore ❯
and execute automation scripts using languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript . Build and maintain API automation using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI . Perform database testing , including validation of ledger entries, transactions, and backend workflows using SQL, Oracle, and CockroachDB . Develop and manage automated test suites using JUnit, TestNG, PyTest, and Cucumber . Integrate … brokers, and ledger processing with Kafka and RabbitMQ . Track, report, and manage defects using JIRA or Azure Boards . Participate in test planning, requirements review, and risk-based testing strategies. Continuously enhance automation coverage and contribute to quality engineering best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications 3–8 years of experience in QA Automation or Software Testing. Strong programming skills … in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript . Hands-on experience with API testing and automation frameworks/tools. Solid understanding of database queries , data validation, and transaction-based systems. Experience with test frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, PyTest, or Cucumber. Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines , build systems, and automated execution workflows. Familiarity with reading and analyzing application More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Tester +Permanent opportunity +Hybrid working on site in London 2/3 days a week +£42,000 - £45,000 Skills: +Software Testing experience +AWS/Azure +API +Manual and automated testing experience We're looking for a hands-on Tester who's as comfortable checking infrastructure deployments and systems performance as they are validating user journeys … 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 … 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 performancetesting 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 More ❯
join our team in Leeds. In this role, you'll be working with modern .NET applications, Playwright automation, and Docker containerization while exploring the cutting edge of AI-assisted testing and development. This is perfect for someone with solid foundational experience who's excited to learn, experiment, and help shape the future of quality engineering. Your Role: Design and … tests for our .NET services. Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and test automation strategy. What You'll Need: Essential Approximately 2-4 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance. Solid C#/.NET development skills. Experience with test automation frameworks (Playwright preferred, but Selenium/Cypress experience is transferable). Basic Docker knowledge and containerization … concepts. Understanding of API testing and REST services. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams. Desirable Previous Playwright experience with C# bindings CI/CD pipeline experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Database testing experience (SQL Server, Entity Framework) Performancetesting knowledge Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) Why Ligentia? Why now? Accelerated growth in one of More ❯