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Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope … defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here . Key deliverables Create and implement comprehensive test strategies and test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products Define testing objectives, scope, scenarios, and criteria based on project requirements and specifications Ensure high quality documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports. … team members with activities in preparation for and during multiple test phases including FAT, SIT and SAT. Oversee the execution of test cases, including functional, regression, performance and resilience testing Be responsible for the management of test environments, ensuring that they are well-maintained and up-to-date Monitor and report on testing progress, provide detailed and accurate More ❯

Software Test Engineer Winfrith, near Dorchester (4 days on site per week) 6 month duration Outside IR35 We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to work for our defence client in Winfrith, near Dorchester. This can operate on an Outside IR35 basis and the main purpose is: delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and … testing) within the software development lifecycle. Knowledge and experience : Proven ability to support or lead software test activities within defence or other safety critical field Knowledge and understanding of Software Testing within Software development lifecycle Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools Ability to efficiently … plan, manage and deliver robust Software test solutions including Manual and Regression Testing Experience in the testing of high integrity software to recognised standards IEC61508, or equivalent Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems Excellent communication skills, including delivery of presentations Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with More ❯

Software Test Engineer Winfrith, near Dorchester (4 days on site per week) – 6 month duration – Outside IR35 We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to work for our defence client in Winfrith, near Dorchester. This can operate on an Outside IR35 basis and the main purpose is: delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and … testing) within the software development lifecycle. Knowledge and experience : Proven ability to support or lead software test activities within defence or other safety critical field Knowledge and understanding of Software Testing within Software development lifecycle Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools Ability to efficiently … plan, manage and deliver robust Software test solutions including Manual and Regression Testing Experience in the testing of high integrity software to recognised standards –IEC61508, or equivalent Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems Excellent communication skills, including delivery of presentations Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with More ❯

Embedded Ada Software Engineer (Contract) Location: Stevenage Rate: Up to £70 per hour (umbrella) Clearance: SC required to start (UK-Eyes-Only) Contract: 6 months, likely extension Working Pattern: Fully on-site, compressed week available We're looking for an experienced Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join a busy software team working on high-integrity, real-time … defence systems. You'll play a central role in developing and testing embedded software for PowerPC-based platforms, contributing to a portfolio of innovative and mission-critical products. What you'll be doing Developing real-time embedded software in Ada Testing embedded software on host and target platforms Creating test requirements, test scripts and documentation … systems, electronics and test teams Working independently while contributing to a small, collaborative team Producing clear, professional documentation throughout the lifecycle What we're looking for Strong experience developing software in Ada Embedded software experience on PowerPC processors Hands-on test experience with typical embedded lab tools Experience with DOORS Understanding of UML/SysML and model-based More ❯

Quality Assurance Engineer - Cutting-Edge 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 … 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 More ❯

require a ServiceNow Test Analyst who is responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, and performance of all solutions deployed on the ServiceNow platform. This role involves end-to-end testing across various ServiceNow modules, leveraging a combination of manual and automated testing techniques. The analyst will work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners in an Agile … Develop comprehensive test strategies, detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts (both manual and automated) covering functional and non-functional requirements. Test Execution & Management Execute various types of testing, including Functional, System Integration, Regression, UAT support, Performance, and Security testing . Focus testing efforts on custom workflows, integrations, and critical business processes within the ServiceNow instance. … ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF) . Manage the defect lifecycle-identify, document, track, and re-test defects using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar. Support the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase by coordinating with business stakeholders and providing defect clarification. Quality Assurance & Reporting Maintain accurate and detailed test documentation, including test results, test reports, and traceability matrices. Provide More ❯

Software Verification Engineer 12-Month Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £50–£55 per hour (Ltd Company) Locations: Ideally based near Manchester, Hull, Belfast, Bristol, Derby, or Birmingham Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Verification Engineer to join a long-term programme developing and verifying safety-critical embedded systems. A strong background in software verification and hardware–software interfaces is key. Responsibilities Perform software verification and validation activities for embedded systems. Develop, execute, and document test procedures and test cases in accordance with project standards. Analyse and troubleshoot software and interface issues at both software and hardware–software boundaries. Support integration, regression, and acceptance testing phases. Work collaboratively with software, hardware … and systems engineering teams to ensure design compliance. Contribute to verification documentation and audits as required. Key Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience in software verification for embedded or safety-critical systems. Strong understanding of hardware–software interfaces and integration testing. Ability to produce clear verification documentation and follow structured processes. Familiarity with tools such as test harnesses, debuggers More ❯

Software Verification Engineer 12-Month Contract (Outside IR35) Rate: £50–£55 per hour (Ltd Company) Locations: Ideally based near Manchester, Hull, Belfast, Bristol, Derby, or Birmingham Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Verification Engineer to join a long-term programme developing and verifying safety-critical embedded systems. A strong background in software verification and hardware–software interfaces is key. Responsibilities Perform software verification and validation activities for embedded systems. Develop, execute, and document test procedures and test cases in accordance with project standards. Analyse and troubleshoot software and interface issues at both software and hardware–software boundaries. Support integration, regression, and acceptance testing phases. Work collaboratively with software, hardware … and systems engineering teams to ensure design compliance. Contribute to verification documentation and audits as required. Key Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience in software verification for embedded or safety-critical systems. Strong understanding of hardware–software interfaces and integration testing. Ability to produce clear verification documentation and follow structured processes. Familiarity with tools such as test harnesses, debuggers More ❯

component migrations. A proactive and detail-oriented approach will be vital to ensure smooth transitions from legacy systems to scalable, reliable, and future-proof solutions. In addition, experience with software testing practices, Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban), and defensive programming techniques will be highly desirable. We are looking for someone who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced teams, who … Go programming experience Agile/Scrum experience Load Balancer experience Defensive programming techniques Tools and Technology Java Jira AWS TDD CI/CD Experience A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work based experience. Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer ideally with a focus on media-related projects. Very good working … knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies. Experience with providing coaching and mentoring Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios. Knowledge of software development tools and technologies. You are flexible and curious in your approach Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Additional information Duration of the contract: initially More ❯

Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Job Summary: Join Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a UFT Test Engineer SC Eligible and play a pivotal role in delivering robust, automated testing solutions for leading UK clients. You will leverage your expertise in UFT and VBScript to build, execute, and optimize automation frameworks, contributing to technology-driven transformation and quality assurance … excellence. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop robust automation frameworks using UFT (Unified Functional Testing). Write and execute automation scripts with VBScript. Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and delivery. Lead and manage testing activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with development, QA, and DevOps teams to … . Proven track record in automation framework design and implementation . Experience integrating test automation with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps). Solid understanding of the software testing life cycle (STLC) and QA methodologies. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills . Desirable: 10+ years of experience in automation testing or related fields. More ❯

highly experienced Senior Systems Integration Test Analyst with a proven track record in end-to-end technical systems validation? At Ten10, we're a leading consultancy in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, and DevOps, and we're looking for someone like you to join us on an interim basis for a challenging and impactful project. The Role: Specialist in … integrated Back End systems meet the highest standards of quality. This role is highly focused on the technical depth of systems integration and requires a proactive, inquisitive approach to testing in a dynamic environment. We need a candidate who is naturally inquisitive, is comfortable asking detailed questions to seek clarity, and can thrive in a changing, unstructured environment where … of experience to hit the ground running. What You'll Be Doing: End-to-End SIT Focus: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts, specifically for Systems Integration Testing (SIT), with a dedicated focus on validating the end-to-end functionality of Back End and technical integrations across multiple complex systems. Database and Technical Validation: Rigorously test databases More ❯

C++ Software Engineer Location: Bristol, Full time on site Duration: 6 Months initial SC Clearance Required Rate: £65 ph Umbrella Our client are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join their Development Facility in Bristol. Join a growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission … critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. Responsibilities: The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as … the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware. Developing software in on controlled Software environment. Key Skillset Strong C++ knowledge Knowledge of Rhapsody UML Competent with MS word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation. Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial More ❯

Software Test Engineer Location: Aldershot Contract: 6 Months (Extension Highly Likely) Rate: £375 per day (Outside IR35) Role Overview We re seeking a seasoned Software Test Engineer to drive verification and validation activities. This role centres on HIL test development, test execution, automation, and ensuring software meets performance, safety, and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Create clear, structured … test cases and specifications from system and software requirements Develop and maintain HIL test setups using MATLAB/Simulink Run automated and manual tests to verify embedded software functionality Interpret test outputs, compile reports, and support fault investigation Review and refine software requirements from a testing and validation viewpoint Skills & Experience Strong background in software or systems testing within automotive environments Practical experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE ideal) Solid understanding of MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and test work Competence in Python or similar scripting languages for automation Please submit latest CV if interested. More ❯

UAT and ORT test plans aligned with business and technical requirements. Test Execution: Execute UAT and ORT test cycles to validate ServiceNow workflows, integrations, and custom functionalities. Conduct regression testing and record test outcomes accurately. Defect Tracking & Resolution: Identify, log, and manage defects using Azure DevOps. Work collaboratively with development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution … security criteria. Continuous Improvement & Automation Support: Partner with the test automation team to develop and maintain regression test packs that support ongoing releases and platform upgrades. Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate testing progress, risks, and results effectively to project managers, developers, and business users. Provide recommendations for quality and process improvements. Key Skills: Proven, hands-on experience testing within ServiceNow … with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams. ServiceNow Certified System Administrator or ITSM certification. Experience in large-scale ServiceNow implementations and enterprise environments. ISTQB (or equivalent) software testing certification. Further job details available upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. More ❯

Role: Software Engineer Location: Eastleigh(Hybrid) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35: Umbrella About our client: Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites Job Description Summary The Ground Application Software Engineer designs … builds, and sustains ground-based software applications and services that support mission-critical operations, including data ingestion, processing, visualization, and integration with back-end services and hardware systems. This role partners closely with product, systems, platform, data, and test teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and reliable software that improves Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Essential Responsibilities As … implement, and maintain ground applications (services, and tooling) with clean, modular, and testable code Build user interfaces and operator tools that are reliable and performance oriented. Integrate with existing software, simulators, test equipment, and external systems using well-defined contracts and protocols Implement and maintain data schemas, messaging, and event-driven integrations. Establish unit, integration, and end-to-end More ❯

Software Engineer Real-Time Systems (C++/Linux) Location: Bristol Rate: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Overview Join a … growing software team developing and delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of technologies. You ll work within a small, dynamic team where initiative and independence are encouraged. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of real-time software on Linux-based platforms. Key Responsibilities Undertake a full range of software engineering activities in line … with project and quality requirements. Design, develop, and verify C++ code for real-time systems. Perform integration testing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processing platforms and subsystem components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software delivery and system performance. Essential Skills & Experience Strong C++ development experience, particularly within multi-threaded and real-time environments. Proven More ❯

Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems (C++/Linux) Location: Bristol Rate: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Overview Join a … growing software team developing and delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of technologies. You’ll work within a small, dynamic team where initiative and independence are encouraged. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of real-time software on Linux-based platforms. Key Responsibilities Undertake a full range of software engineering activities in line … with project and quality requirements. Design, develop, and verify C++ code for real-time systems. Perform integration testing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processing platforms and subsystem components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software delivery and system performance. Essential Skills & Experience Strong C++ development experience, particularly within multi-threaded and real-time environments. Proven More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol. Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. … Responsibilities: What the department are looking for: The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within 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 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 More ❯

Oracle SQL PL to support existing services. Infrastructure/DevOps technologies including AWS, Azure, SQL server, Postgres, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Linux, docker and Kubernetes Continuous. deployment, supported by automated testing and monitoring. Software written using Test Driven Development practices, with developers writing their automated tests before creating the code. Open working, with transparent codebases, documentation, design histories and 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 Testing . Familiarity with More ❯

responsibility for all aspects of engineering process, governance, technology and strategy. Responsibilities: Define engineering processes, standards and guidance covering the end-to-end lifecycle of a variety of components (software, infrastructure, service management etc.), enabling the repeatable delivery of governed and assured products Enable engineering governance, working across multiple suppliers to ensure quality artefacts are produced to standards consistently … IaC), monitoring, and deployment automation. CI/CD (Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment): Hands-on experience designing, maintaining, or optimizing CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and repeatable software builds, testing, and releases. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo, or GitHub Actions. If you'd like to discuss the Engineering Lead in More ❯

vendor environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of key projects and programmes. Key Responsibilities: Proven experience in develop, implement and overall testing strategy and plans for projects, including testing phases, Systems Integration Testing and User Assurance Testing. Oversee and lead testing activities ensuring alignment project timelines are met. … as the lead contact for test activities, reporting on progress, outcomes and risks to project managers. Drive the adoption of test automation frameworks and implement strategies for improvement in testing methodologies and tools. Strong expertise on advising testing for technology platforms and services. Essential Skills and Experience: A degree or equivalent experience in technical field like telecoms, engineering … ServiceNow. Experience in an Agile environment. Strong understanding in Waterfall. Strong leadership and ability to coach. Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management. Experience leading and managing all aspects of software testing. Test Manager - 9 Month Contract - £450- £525 per day (Via Umbrella) - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire - Hybrid working - 3 days Onsite More ❯

credit approval and capital calculation. Core accountabilities of role * To work closely with Business Analysts to accurately interpret functional specifications * To develop, unit test and implement enhancements to existing software * To design, develop, test and implement new pieces of software * To improve existing software by correcting bugs * To be involved in all phases of testing in … retrospectives Knowledge, Skill and Experience * Proven experience of Java, Spring and Hibernate * Proven experience of Angular, Javascript, HTML5, CSS, RESTful services * Proven experience of Oracle database * Proven experience of testing framework using Junit 5 * Experience in cross-platform applications highly desirable * Knowledge of optimising stored procedures, query performance and Excel * Strong analysis and problem-solving skills * Strong communicator/ More ❯