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Test Lead – IT Digital Transformation – Leeds/Hybrid, to £75K + Bonus + Excellent Benefits A ‘hands on’ Test Lead/Test Manager is required to work on a large IT Digital Transformation programme. You will have extensive ‘hands on’ Test lead/Test Management experience, ideally gained within a large retail/supply chain …/logistics/manufacturing/E-commerce/Digital/On-line environment, with experience of test strategy and execution across functional, integration, regression and UAT with knowledge of automation testing. You will have good knowledge of the testing, non-production environments to support the change and release activity across the systems. You will have excellent management, stakeholder … skills. Any knowledge of ERP systems advantageous though not essential. The role will involve managing, building a small team, liaising with the business, stakeholders, 3rd parties, developing the testing strategy, plans, governance and dealing with the testing through the full lifecycle and managing the non-production environments. Must be able to work in a fast paced, unstructured environment. The More ❯

We are seeking a skilled Test Manager to oversee and manage testing activities within the technology department of a business services environment. This temporary position is based in Bracknell and offers a competitive daily rate. Client Details The employer is a recognised and well-established organisation within the business services sector. Operating as part of a larger network, the … company is committed to delivering high-quality solutions and promoting technological excellence. Description The Test Manager is responsible for defining and driving the overall test strategy, ensuring high-quality delivery of connected car services and associated software. This role provides leadership and oversight across all test activities, from planning through execution to sign-off, with accountability … for ensuring that solutions are robust, reliable, and fit for purpose. The Test Manager will engage with multiple stakeholders, manage risks, produce clear and comprehensive documentation, and act as a trusted advisor on all matters related to testing and quality assurance. Main Responsibilities: Define, document, and own the test strategy, approach, and governance framework across projects and More ❯

Role: Test Lead Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 Location: Tipton, West Midlands (Hybrid – 2-3 Days From Home Weekly, After Initial Settling In Period) Benefits: Discretionary Bonus , Generous Pension Contribution , Private Healthcare , Permanent Health Insurance Network IT is recruiting for a Test Lead to join a purpose-driven organisation delivering a major Digital Transformation programme . This is … environments , has experience in financial services , and understands regulatory and governance frameworks . Reporting to the Programme Manager, you'll lead testing across project delivery and BAU activities, shaping test strategy, planning, execution, and defect management. You will be responsible for managing a variety of testing projects and handling multiple streams of work at once, ranging from small … You'll also be part of a collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas and contributions are valued. Key Responsibilities This role would suit someone who enjoys working across test strategy, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance delivery — acting as a key driver of software quality. Lead testing capability across projects and BAU, including strategy, planning, coordination, execution More ❯

Senior QA/Test Lead/Test Manager/QA Manager/Quality Assurance/Senior Test Analyst/Tester/Automation/Playwright/Integration/API/CI/CD/Azure/JavaScript/TypeScript/Automation Strategy/Test Plans/Based in Solihull/Birmingham/… + bonus + benefits. One of our leading clients is looking to recruit a Senior QA/Test Lead – Automation. Hybrid set up – approx. 1-2 days per week in Solihull/Birmingham. You will be responsible for design, developing the test strategy and implementing the Automation framework for the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership … role where you’ll set strategy and also write tests, build frameworks, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines. You will be responsible for: Define and own the QA strategy with a focus on automation-first testing across UI, integration and regression suites. Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks (Playwright) and integrate them into CI More ❯

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in circuit card electronic test, to join our Test Development team. It is an exciting time as we begin work on a host of challenging, but rewarding projects, from concept design through to series production and full in-service support! Salary : Circa £43,000 depending … leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Development Engineer, specialising in Circuit Card electronic test, to join our Test Development team at our Bolton site. Working in an established team as a Test Development Engineer you'll be creating and maintaining small to medium-sized automated test systems. You'll be responsible for the development and implementation of test strategies and, where appropriate, influencing our product through ‘Design for Test'. This involves creating test strategy documents, designing Interchangeable Test Adaptors (including both mechanical and electrical More ❯

Network Test Specialist £470 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Birmingham, West Midlands - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Network Test Specialist (Minerva SA Risking Programme) Location: Telford (2 days a week onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £470 per day (inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC required About the Project: Our client - a leading global consultancy - is delivering a major programme within HMRC … the team is migrating and automating data ingestion and risk analytics processes within the SAS Viya 4 platform, leveraging 20+ data sources from the Minerva Oracle estate. This new test role sits at the heart of that transformation - ensuring that automated testing, data quality, and performance assurance are embedded into every stage of delivery. The Role: We're looking … for a Network Test Specialist/Test Automation Engineer with strong experience in data and analytics platforms, ideally including SAS Viya. You'll join a newly formed agile team within the Minerva platform programme, working closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and analysts to build robust automated test frameworks supporting the ingestion, analytics, and Intelligent Decisioning capabilities of More ❯

I have a great opportunity for a QA Test Lead/Principal Level Test Engineer to join my client in North Bristol, working on cutting edge, missioncritical technologies that help keep people on the front line safe and connected in high pressure situations. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead testing across a wide variety of projects for … the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance due to the nature of some of the work they are involved in. They currently have a Test Team of 7 and as Principle , your focus will be a mix of hands on and more hands off strategic responsibilities. Whilst you’ll remain hands on when needed … the bigger emphasis is helping to influence and set the test strategy, and help with directing test efforts across complex products. They want someone who can help to drive best practice across multiple engineering teams as their testers are split amongst several teams. You’ll help embed a culture of quality and work closely with developers, product More ❯

Job Title: Network Test Engineer - Bradford two days per week. Location: Bradford (Hybrid) Day rate: Up to £425 per day Start Date: November/December 2025 Job Type: 3 month contract - with scope to extend long term. Company Introduction: We are recruiting for a Network Test Engineer with extensive experience in Metro Ethernet Networks (Layer 2 & Layer …/Wireshark to join our global client in the telecommunications sector. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: A highly technical, experienced hands-on resource with experience of managing, coordinating, facilitating & executing test plans, defect management and status reporting; primarily for Layer2 & Layer 3 testing work. Assistance with test environment design, test strategy and test planning Commissioning & installing … kit, software, test environment) Configuring Monitoring Service testing & trouble shooting Basic networking Required Skills/Experience: Management, facilitation manual & automation testing : Coordinating resources for testing (people, kit, etc.) Defect investigation & management Documentation (process updates, test plans, test results, config documents etc.) Regular status reports as agreed Experience with test automation frameworks with experience in scripting languages More ❯

About the role As a Network Test Engineer with expertise in Telecommunication domain. A highly technical, experienced hands-on resource with experience of managing, coordinating, facilitating & executing test plans, defect management and status reporting; primarily for Layer2 & Layer 3 testing work. Tell me more, tell me more... Our client is currently looking for a recruit in joining their … recruitment team for any questions you may have about the role, between 09.00am till 17.00pm Monday to Friday. Shifts: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours) Roles and Responsibilities: Assistance with test environment design, test strategy and test planning Commissioning & installing (kit, software, test environment) Configuring Monitoring Service testing & trouble shooting Basic networking The must haves: Management … facilitation manual & automation testing : Coordinating resources for testing (people, kit, etc.) Defect investigation & management Documentation (process updates, test plans, test results, config documents etc.) Regular status reports as agreed Experience with test automation frameworks with experience in scripting languages – bash, python etc Experience with test tools like Ixia, Byteblower, Wireshark etc Must Have : Professional, self-motivated More ❯

Are you a Test Manager who thrives in regulated environments? Want to take ownership of test strategy in a fast-paced, innovative tech company? Looking for a role where quality and impact go hand in hand? We are supporting a rapidly scaling technology company that is transforming the connected health and smart device landscape. Their platform is … being used in real-world settings across multiple international markets. They are now seeking a Test Manager to lead software testing and validation with precision and confidence. This is a unique opportunity to take full responsibility for testing in a regulated setting, driving quality and compliance from the ground up. Why This Role is Great Take full ownership of … the testing function, from strategy through to execution Define and implement validation processes that meet globally recognised compliance standards Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams working across cloud software, embedded systems and smart devices The Three Things You’ll Bring Regulatory Experience You are confident working to standards such as IEC62304, ISO13485 and ISO14971. You understand how to validate software in More ❯

Are you a Test Manager who thrives in regulated environments? Want to take ownership of test strategy in a fast-paced, innovative tech company? Looking for a role where quality and impact go hand in hand? We are supporting a rapidly scaling technology company that is transforming the connected health and smart device landscape. Their platform is … being used in real-world settings across multiple international markets. They are now seeking a Test Manager to lead software testing and validation with precision and confidence. This is a unique opportunity to take full responsibility for testing in a regulated setting, driving quality and compliance from the ground up. Why This Role is Great Take full ownership of … the testing function, from strategy through to execution Define and implement validation processes that meet globally recognised compliance standards Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams working across cloud software, embedded systems and smart devices The Three Things You’ll Bring Regulatory Experience You are confident working to standards such as IEC62304, ISO13485 and ISO14971. You understand how to validate software in More ❯

Contract Role – Network Test Manager – London/Hove/Remote – 06 months initial – Inside IR35 Role Overview: Job Title: Network Test Manager Location: London/Hove/Remote ( occasional office visits may be required, especially during delivery and migration phases) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 06 months initial till May 2026 Sector: Financial services Role: Network Simplification: Test … offices; occasional office visits may be required, especially during delivery and migration phases. End date: potential for ongoing engagement depending on project phases and individual capability. Responsibilities: Defining the Test Strategy Defining the Test Plan/s Driving execution of all phases of testing (including customer acceptance and post implementation verification testing) and associated defect tracking/… resolution Test Report preparation and sign-off. Service Transition activities pertaining to testing as outlined above. Technical Skillset Network Experience: Prior experience in the network domain, especially with SD-WAN solutions, site connectivity, and migrations. Migration Knowledge: Experience with MPLS to SD-WAN migrations is highly advantageous, particularly for defining test plans and understanding testing requirements. Testing: Ability More ❯

Test Manager: SD-WAN Migration Specialist (Inside IR35) A global leader in Cloud Infrastructure Transformation is seeking an expert Test Manager to guarantee the success of a major MPLS to SD-WAN migration program. This is a critical, high-visibility role RATE & CONTRACT DETAILS RATE: Up to £560 per day STATUS: Inside IR35 START: ASAP (October 2025) DURATION … contract to May 31, 2026 (strong potential for extension). LOCATION: UK Flexible (Hove or London focus with occasional office visits required for delivery phases). YOUR MISSION The Test Manager will fully own the testing framework, ensuring a stable, quality-assured network transition. Core focus areas: Strategy & Planning: Define the full Test Strategy and detailed … Test Plans . Execution: Drive all phases, including system, functional, and crucial Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) . Verification: Lead Post Implementation Verification (PIV) for site cutovers. Reporting: Prepare formal Test Reports and secure all stakeholder sign-offs. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be specialists in complex network environments. You must demonstrate: Strong prior experience in the network domain, specifically More ❯

NMS Recruit are seeking an Embedded Test Team Lead to join a global energy consultancy based in the Cheshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with great benefits and an amazing culture. You will be required to work 50/50 split between site and home. If you're experienced in leading a test … of testing combined hardware and software based platforms, get in touch! Sponsorship available Responsibilities Lead and manage the testing team including recruitment, training and performance evaluation Lead and coordinate Test Campaigns: identifying scope, test efforts and compiling test campaign reports Lead the adoption of test automation across products Create detailed test cases based on requirements … specifications, design documents and risk assessments Assemble and run test rigs to enable automatic testing of hardware, software and firmware Conduct various types of testing including manual, functional, integration, system, regression and performance Prepare detailed test reports summarising test activities, result and defect analysis Design and implement robust test programs across all development projects, from specification More ❯

Senior Automation Engineer in Test Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid) Job Type: Permanent Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package Bright Purple are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Automation Engineer in Test to join a world-class healthcare technology organisation expanding its engineering presence in Edinburgh. This is a chance to work on large-scale, meaningful systems … while advancing your technical career in automation. This role is ideal for a hands-on Software Engineer in Test with strong Python experience and a passion for quality, automation and collaboration. Youll be a key part of an agile engineering team developing automation tests for a next-generation patient monitoring platform deployed in hospitals worldwide. This is a hybrid … days a week in the Edinburgh office. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated tests and frameworks using Python Collaborate with development, systems and hardware teams to ensure full test coverage Derive test cases from complex software and system requirements Participate in technical discussions and sprint planning sessions Contribute to improvements in test strategy, CI pipelines More ❯

way we interact which is why so many of our employees stay with us long term. Due to significant growth and expansion, we have a vacancy for an Embedded Test Team Lead to join our fantastic VisNet Development team so, if you’re experienced in leading a test team and have in depth knowledge of testing combined hardware … 6ES) over the course of the year flexing as projects require *** About the role: Lead and manage the testing team including recruitment, training and performance evaluation Lead and coordinate Test Campaigns: identifying scope, test efforts and compiling test campaign reports Lead the adoption of test automation across our products Create detailed test cases based on … requirements specifications, design documents and risk assessments Assemble and run test rigs to enable automatic testing of hardware, software and firmware Conduct various types of testing including manual, functional, integration, system, regression and performance Prepare detailed test reports summarising test activities, result and defect analysis Design and implement robust test programs across all development projects, from More ❯

Lead Test Engineer – £500/day (Outside IR35) Manchester | Hybrid (2 days/week onsite) A brand-new greenfield platform is being built from the ground up, and we’re looking for a Lead QA who can bring structure, predictability, and quality to a fast-moving multi-team engineering environment. You’ll be the heartbeat of quality across several … squads, owning release planning, test strategy, and cross-team alignment for a major next-generation product used across the UK and Europe. What you’ll be doing Leading QA delivery across multiple teams Owning test strategies, release test plans, and cross-team coordination Driving quality, pace, and visibility to senior leadership Ensuring stable, predictable releases through More ❯

We're seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a high-performing technology team requiring Security Clearance . This role involves building and maintaining robust automation frameworks, contributing to high-quality software delivery, and promoting best practices in test automation and agile development. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with product and development teams to define … acceptance criteria and test coverage for each story. Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java. Perform exploratory and automated testing across all phases of development. Work with developers to create and test stubs, mocks, and integration points. Ensure traceability and visibility of test progress and quality metrics. Contribute to Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and planning … sessions, championing test best practices. Provide test assurance against defined acceptance and non-functional requirements. Support CI/CD integration and continuous improvement of testing processes. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience as an SDET or Automation Engineer. Strong knowledge of Java (OOP, SOLID principles) and ability to build coded test frameworks. Experience with RESTAssured and API More ❯

Senior Test Engineer – SaaS Enterprise Up to £70,000 + 10% bonus | Hybrid working – 2 days per week in Central Manchester The Opportunity Our client is a rapidly scaling SaaS enterprise embarking on an ambitious digital transformation programme, modernising its platforms and products to deliver exceptional user experiences at scale. As part of this evolution, they’re building out … a world-class engineering function and are seeking a Senior Test Engineer to drive quality, automation, and performance across complex, cloud-based systems. This is a role for someone who wants to be part of something new — shaping test strategy, influencing engineering standards, and ensuring excellence across every release. You’ll join a highly collaborative team that … tooling, interesting challenges, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact across a high-visibility product suite used by businesses across the UK and Europe. The Role As Senior Test Engineer, you’ll be hands-on with automation and performance testing, working closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps specialists to guarantee quality from concept through to deployment. You More ❯

Test Engineer - Hardware & Software - £55-60,000 & Generous Benefits - Glasgow/Hybrid Healthcare (NHS) sector OR regulated experience needed - Hardware Device Testing Android, Golang, Selenium, TDD, Python, 'IoT Sensor', MQTT We’re no start-up. We are an established, profitable, market-leader, supplying into 70% of NHS Trusts with the business growing quickly in the UK, USA and Australia. … team. Role Summary: We’re at an exciting stage in our growth journey and looking to make the most of our market presence. We are looking for a versatile Test Engineer to join our team in Glasgow to help accelerate us along this journey. You will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team and you will be responsible … for the test and verification of all software assets. You will be capable of developing quality test cases and test strategies for embedded firmware, mobile applications (Android, IOS), and supporting services for both web-based and on-premises components. Ideally with capability to provide both automated and manual testing to provide as large test coverage as More ❯

an Agile environment and a rainbow team structure, ensuring collaboration across multiple squads. Apply estimation techniques and adhere to established quality processes throughout testing phases. Design, review, and execute test cases, ensuring complete coverage and alignment with requirements. Create and manage test data, estimate execution timelines, and proactively identify and discuss test issues. Maintain a requirements traceability … matrix (RTM) to ensure end-to-end coverage. Manage defect logging, triage, and resolution, conducting regular “show and tell” sessions. Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy across all squads, ensuring consistent test standards. Review and validate test artifacts for quality and compliance with the defined strategy. Lead and mentor QA team members, providing coaching and More ❯

Test Manager Permanent Leeds | Hybrid (2 days office-based) £50,000 + 25% bonus + £6,000 car allowance + 10% employer pension + BUPA + 25 days holiday + onsite parking This role is working with a global leader in consumer finance. We're now looking for a Test Manager to join the Leeds-based technology team … and play a key role in ensuring the quality and stability of their systems as they continue to grow and modernise their platforms. The Opportunity As a Test Manager, you'll lead a centralised testing function supporting an ERP implementation. You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering the testing strategy, building an effective test capability and … driving continuous improvement in test automation, integration and quality assurance. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and enjoys influencing outcomes across multiple projects and international teams. What You'll Do Lead, develop and inspire a team of Test Specialists within a central test function. Create More ❯

Key Responsibilities : Lead QA Engineer (Manual) 1. Quality Strategy & Planning ○ Collaborate with Product Owners & Tech PMs to understand project goals, scope, and acceptance criteria. ○ Define comprehensive test strategies (functional, integration, system, regression, security, usability). ○ Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test data aligned with project timelines and risk profiles. 2. Hands-On Test Execution ○ Lead and participate in testing activities (manual & automated) across web and backend services. ○ Collaborate with the test automation team to promote shift-left practices and CI/CD integration. ○ Validate defect fixes, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure high-quality releases. 3. Team Leadership & Mentorship ○ Assign, review, and prioritize tasks for QA engineers; remove blockers and ensure … on-time delivery. ○ Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability through code/test reviews and coaching. ○ Define career development goals; conduct regular feedback and performance evaluations. 4. Progress Tracking & Reporting ○ Maintain daily, weekly, monthly metrics (test coverage, defect density, velocity, automation rate). ○ Build and maintain QA dashboards in tools like Jira, TestRail, or equivalent. ○ Present More ❯

Lead Test Engineer Pay up to £87,740 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, choice of locations, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Lead Test Engineer to join our community of tech experts in our Synergy Programme, a cross-departmental group formed in response to Government Business … is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Lead Criteria - Demonstrate strong experience in leading test teams across modern SaaS platforms, particularly Oracle Fusion. Effectively coach and lead teams in Agile and Lean practices, selecting and adapting the right approach throughout the project lifecycle. Recognised … Build and maintain networks to progress shared objectives and remain approachable and receptive to new ideas. Provide expert guidance on up-to-date non-functional testing techniques and can test strategies and provide guidance on defect management and reporting. Actively support team development through mentoring, peer reviews, and role clarity. Understand individual needs and ensures skills are fully utilised. More ❯

Are you a confident Automation Test Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy building reliable test frameworks that keep quality at the centre of delivery? Want to be part of a collaborative, tech-focused team working on user-first digital platforms? We’re working with a highly respected organisation in the professional services sector that’s … modernising its digital estate and embedding automation into the heart of its engineering culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for a QA professional who’s passionate about test automation and eager to have real influence across development practices. Why This Role is Great This is more than just writing tests. You'll be a key player in shaping how … quality is embedded across the entire delivery pipeline. Take ownership of test automation using tools like Playwright , SpecFlow , and Postman Contribute to test strategy and planning alongside product and engineering teams Build robust automation frameworks in C# within a cloud-first (Azure) environment Apply performance testing knowledge using tools like JMeter Support CI/CD initiatives and More ❯