Contract Test Strategy Jobs in England

25 of 25 Contract Test Strategy Jobs in England

QA Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
Job Title: SDET/Test Automation Engineer - PhysOps Project (Trading Environment Background) Location: London Job Type: [Full-Time/Contract/Temporary] Department: Quality Assurance Rate: Up to £700pd outside IR35 About the Role: Are you a passionate SDET/Test Automation Engineer with experience in C# , TypeScript , and Playwright Do you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments … and enjoy working on cutting-edge technologies? If you're coming from a smaller trading organization or a trading environment and have a solid background in test automation, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We're seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join a world-leading commodities company based in London . In this role, you … executing automated tests, collaborating with developers and business analysts, and refining the overall testing strategy. Key Responsibilities: Sprint Testing: Create and execute tests using Playwright , logging defects, and managing test execution. Regression Test Suite: Develop and maintain a robust Regression Test Suite to continuously validate core functionalities. Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts and developers to ensure More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £500 - £750 per day
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Data Test Lead

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Method Resourcing
Data Test Lead l Data platform l Test strategy l ingestion l Analytics l Test data management processes l ETL/ELT l DBT Test l Pytest l £325 PD l Outside IR35 l 3 months l London - Remote Method Resourcing are partnering with one of our partnering consultancies in need of a data test … new enterprise data platform initiatives. This role will need someone with deep knowledge around data testing, automation and Quality governance across cloud-based data solutions. Core tech stack: SQL test automation DBT Test, Pytest data modelling Key requirements: Define and implement an end-to-end test strategy Establish robust data validation and test data management … OF GOING FULL TIME ONCE ANOTHER WORKSTREAM COMES THROUGH. If you're interested in the role and would love more information, please send me your CV ASAP at Data Test Lead l Data platform l Test strategy l ingestion l Analytics l Test data management processes l ETL/ELT l DBT Test l Pytest More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £325 per day
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Test Manager

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Experis
Test Manager 3 months Wokingham - hybrid £460 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only SC security clearance eligible or hold active SC clearance Job Overview We are seeking an accomplished Test Manager & Test Strategist with a proven track record in leading complex enterprise application integration testing. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless end-to-end user journeys … the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a strategic testing mindset, exceptional leadership, and robust stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead, design, and implement the overall test strategy for end-to-end integration between Azure Entra, ServiceNow, and Workday within the context of the JML process. Develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and frameworks covering … functional, integration, user acceptance, and process resilience testing. Own the delivery of test artefacts, ensuring traceability to business requirements and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including HR, IT, Security, and Operations-to ensure alignment of test scope and coverage for all user journeys. Champion the adoption of service virtualization to facilitate early and continuous testing in More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £460 - £461/day
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Test Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Matchtech
Our large defence client is seeking a skilled Test Development Engineer to join their Test Equipment Design team in Stevenage. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects, developing and maintaining automated test systems within an established team. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement test strategies, with an emphasis on 'Design for Test' where appropriate. Create test strategy documents and design Interchangeable Test Adaptors, including both mechanical and electrical elements. Develop software for automated test sequences in accordance with test specifications. Engage in continuous improvement activities and the development of new technologies. Job Requirements: Experience in creating and maintaining automated test systems. Strong understanding and interpretation … of technical requirements and drawings. Contemporary working knowledge of electronics. Understanding of modern test techniques/methodologies such as ICT, Functional Test, and Boundary Scan. Experience in measurement system design, including instrument applicability and power distribution/grounding. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in using NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand is preferable. Experience in Boundary More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 50 Hourly
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Senior SDET (SC Cleared)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ARM
at all levels Working with the Product team to define tests throughout the product delivery into live Automating tests for all phases. Working collaboratively with developers to design and test stubs Ensure the team define tests to validate NFR?s at the appropriate level Ensuring traceability is maintained throughout the product delivery Ensuring the team is aware of test … quality throughout the product lifecycle Working in an Agile team, you will be responsible for inputting to the design and build of automated tests to ensure adequate and effective test coverage Provide test assurance of the user stories according to the defined acceptance test criteria; whilst working in a test-first environment. Work closely with Software … Engineers to deliver the test activities to meet the requirements, whilst contributing to effective agile delivery. Able to participate in estimation activities and are encouraged to identify opportunities to maximise test benefit within the team. Provide assurance at team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure test best practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to Must More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £612/day Inside IR35
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Mobile QA Engineer (Manual)

London, United Kingdom
Experis
of a consumer's journey whether before, at, or after the time of purchase. Responsibilities Collaborate with Product, Design and Development teams to understand product requirements and create comprehensive test plan and test cases. Execute functional and automated tests to verify the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of functionality. Contribute to the development and enhancement of UI automated testing … to identify issues during development cycle. Contribute to PR reviews, submit PRs, and contribute to the goal of 100% regression automation readiness. Develop and maintain robust, scalable, reusable automated test scripts across applications. Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution and retesting. Improve QA delivery and quality through defining test strategy More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500/day
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Senior Quality Engineer (Mobile)

London, United Kingdom
Experis
of a consumer's journey whether before, at, or after the time of purchase. Responsibilities Collaborate with Product, Design and Development teams to understand product requirements and create comprehensive test plan and test cases. Execute functional and automated tests to verify the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of functionality. Contribute to the development and enhancement of UI automated testing … to identify issues during development cycle. Contribute to PR reviews, submit PRs, and contribute to the goal of 100% regression automation readiness. Develop and maintain robust, scalable, reusable automated test scripts across applications. Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution and retesting. Improve QA delivery and quality through defining test strategy More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500/day
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QA Lead

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Half
the adoption of new tools is desirable, as is a strong understanding of the property industry, though this is not essential. The ideal candidate will possess significant expertise in test strategy , automation testing , and stakeholder engagement , demonstrating both leadership skills and technical proficiency. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning: Define the overall testing approach, including what's tested, how … business decisions. Risk Management: Proactively identify potential quality risks and work with teams to mitigate or resolve them prior to release. Metrics & Reporting: Track and assess quality metrics, including test performance, defect trends, and release readiness, and communicate findings to facilitate informed decision-making. Essential Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience leading test teams and developers , fostering productivity and collaboration. … Demonstrated expertise in defining and implementing comprehensive test strategies . Advanced knowledge of automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Mabl, AcelQ, Cypress, or similar). Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present technical testing data to stakeholders as meaningful insights. In-depth understanding of risk management within software quality assurance, with a track record of resolving More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Competitive salary
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Lead IaC Test Engineer - Newcastle - 6 month contract

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Opus Recruitment Solutions
I am workign with a consutlancy feeding into the Public sector looking for an Lead IaC Test Engineer to join a contract. 6 month Inside IR35 60% of the week travel to Newcastle Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership: Define and lead the IaC test automation strategy for the PDU, championing quality and best practices. Framework Development … Criteria IaC Expertise: Extensive experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and expert-level, hands-on experience using IaC tools, such as Terraform or Ansible. Test Automation: A proven track record of designing, building, and leading automated testing strategies and frameworks for both infrastructure and application layers. Experience using specific IaC testing frameworks, such as … Terratest, InSpec, or Gherkin. Scripting & Programming: Senior-level proficiency in multiple scripting or programming languages relevant to test automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or JavaScript). Cloud Architecture: A deep and comprehensive understanding of cloud principles, architecture, networking, security, and identity and access management. Agile/DevOps Practices: A strong background in modern agile and DevOps methodologies, with a demonstrable More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £530/week
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IT Security Assessor

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Proactive Appointments
with business and technical stakeholders to validate security controls (both technical and non-technical). Reviewing and analysing reports, evidence, and control documentation to confirm effectiveness. Developing and executing test strategies to validate security control performance. Identifying gaps in operating effectiveness and recommending remediation actions. Documenting risks, findings, and recommendations in clear, actionable reports. Managing workload across multiple concurrent More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Fullstack Python React Software Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Teksystems
Agentic systems, MCP servers/clients, and RAG systems with Large Language Models. Responsibilities Stay informed about the latest trends in AI/ML to influence design decisions. Develop test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts for both existing functionality and new features. Balance new feature development with documentation and on-time delivery. Communicate status and progress through sprint review More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Quality Engineer -

Telford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
TXP
highest quality standards across a range of technologies. Tech Stack Frontend: Remix, React, JavaScript Backend: Java, Spring, .NET Data: MongoDB, Oracle Tools: RabbitMQ, JSON Key Responsibilities Design and implement test automation frameworks and solutions from the ground up Apply TDD/BDD methodologies and risk-based testing approaches Support CI/CD pipelines and promote shift-left quality practices … Coach and mentor engineers on quality engineering best practices Conduct testing across all levels (Unit, Integration, System, Non-Functional) Analyse business requirements to define effective test strategies Manage test data and maintain testing collateral Collaborate in development activities through pair programming Required Skills Strong background in software testing and quality engineering Hands-on experience with CI/CD More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £0 per annum
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QA Lead - Tester - UK remote

South West, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
chance to make a real impact, supporting both our development team and business users while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. What You’ll Do Design and implement detailed test plans and scripts to guarantee high-quality software. Execute and manage testing cycles, logging and tracking defects through to resolution. Support business users in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) , guiding … continuous improvement , driving better testing strategies and practices across the team. Essential Experience: Proven QA/testing experience in a similar role. Strong background in designing, developing, and executing test scripts and test plans. Skilled in UAT, negative testing, and automation (Playwright preferred). Experience with MySQL/MSSQL, Windows/Linux/OSX, and Web/Mobile More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £400 - £450 per day
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Test Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Guidant Global
Our respected client, a trusted partner to the UKs Ministry of Defence, is seeking skilled engineers to join the Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability group. This team operates within the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), part of the Electronic Engineering (EE) Directorate. The EE Directorate sits within the broader Operations Directorate, forming a key pillar of … Key Responsibilities: Prepare specifications and develop designs to meet quality and technical standards Investigate technical issues and propose effective solutions Conduct design appraisals to ensure compliance with standards Define test strategies and suggest improvements to diagnostic processes Collaborate on planning, risk, and quality with the Engineering Project Manager Produce documentation to support in-service product use Contribute to bid … engineering decisions Optimise team size and support junior staff while staying current in technical areas What do you need?: Interpret and understand technical requirements and drawings to develop automated test facilities and procedures that support production operations. Possess contemporary working knowledge of electronics. Have a solid understanding of modern test techniques and methodologies, including ICT, Functional Test More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: Up to £50 per hour ; (PAYE and Umbrella pay option available)
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Senior Software Engineer

Laindon, Basildon, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Caresoft Global Ltd
Job Title: Software Engineer - Premium Senior Engineer Location: Laindon, Essex (Mandatory 4 Days onsite per week) Rate: £92.61Ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) Employment Type: Contract (4 Months) Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week Worldwide Renowned Automotive Manufacturer in More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £92.61 per hour
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Full Stack Engineer AI/ML, Python, Agentic

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Salt Search
multiple systems. Strong understanding of software build tools and CI/CD integrations Lead coordination with multiple Engineering and Product teams to expedite issue prioritization and resolution. Create detailed test reports documenting progress, status, test plan completion, identified defects, and associated risks. Responsibilities: As part of the Automation Team, you will independently design and develop automation solutions in … line with requirements provided by the Product team. Stay up to date with AI/ML trends across the industry and within to inform and influence design decisions. Develop test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts for both existing functionality and new features. Contribute to multiple initiatives, balancing new feature development with documentation and on-time delivery. Communicate status and More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £500 - £700 per day
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Software Testing & Automation Specialist

West London, London, United Kingdom
PCR Digital
Specialist to join the digital product team and design and implement from scratch an automated UI testing framework for a bespoke ecommerce/complex web platform as the sole test consultant. The role focuses on designing and implementing a UI acceptance testing strategy and automation solution for a bespoke ecommerce platform built on a Microsoft .NET stack, currently … identify opportunities for automation. Recommend and implement automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, BrowserStack, Testim). Design and configure an automated testing framework for functional and regression testing. Develop reusable test cases, templates, and clear documentation. Train and support team members to maintain and extend automated tests. Provide reporting on coverage, outcomes, and defects. Experience & Skills Proven experience in both More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £650/day
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SC Senior QA Lead

Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
with a focus on utilising frameworks and tools such as Selenium and Page Object Models to drive efficient testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing test automation frameworks, as well as creating test scripts to cover key functionality and user journeys. Accountabilities will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the development … QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in the future. Strong expertise in test automation, software testing methodologies, and testing frameworks such as Selenium is essential for this role. Experience with writing tests for both frontend (e.g. using tools like Cypress or Selenium More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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SC Senior QA Lead

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
with a focus on utilising frameworks and tools such as Selenium and Page Object Models to drive efficient testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing test automation frameworks, as well as creating test scripts to cover key functionality and user journeys. Accountabilities will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the development … QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in the future. Strong expertise in test automation, software testing methodologies, and testing frameworks such as Selenium is essential for this role. Experience with writing tests for both frontend (e.g. using tools like Cypress or Selenium More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Settlements Business Analyst

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hydrogen Group
stakeholders across Front Office, Middle Office, and Operations to align on requirements and ensure readiness for BAU handover.Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across systems and teams.Support testing strategy (UAT, SIT, regression) to validate process flows and system changes.Provide training, documentation, and knowledge transfer to BAU teams. Experience & Skills Required Proven experience as a Business Analyst within settlements … and cash/securities settlement processes.Exposure to settlements platforms/systems (e.g., Calypso, Murex, SimCorp, Broadridge, SmartStream).Strong BA toolkit: business requirements gathering, process mapping, gap analysis, UAT/test planning, stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage Front Office, Operations, Technology, and external More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Data Lead - HRIS Project

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Tarmac Trading Limited
ensure solutions are in place to support and manage the integrity of data within the solution and future SAP system Work with the EDM team to ensure that the strategy and solution to support the governance of data within the Tarmac organisation is defined and aligned Work with the deployment project teams to ensure that the source data to … data to be extracted and translated in readiness for loading into the target systems Ensure the data stream is ready and engaged to support planning and execution of testing strategy i.e. dress rehearsals, UAT Provide guidance and mentoring to the Data team by being an advocate for best practices to elevate the effectiveness of the team. Experience & qualifications To More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Senior KDB Engineer CGEMJP

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
TorQ framework for KDB+ advantageous. Have front office knowledge of the FI business or quantitative finance. UNIX/Linux OS knowledge. Knowledge about software delivery processes and methodologies and test strategies. Familiarity with qspec and qunit frameworks useful. Knowledge of Altair Panopticon would be a distinct advantage. Key Responsibilities Liaise with traders to understand requirements and draw parallels with … the deployment of new and modified trading algorithms to ensure we are compliant with the firm's obligations and that the release process is strictly adhered to. Design, develop, test and deliver application change to meet the needs of the FI Algo trading desks - this will include both API and schema design, and a significant amount of work on More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Senior KDB Engineer CGEMJP00311705

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
TorQ framework for KDB+ advantageous. Have front office knowledge of the FI business or quantitative finance. UNIX/Linux OS knowledge. Knowledge about software delivery processes and methodologies and test strategies. Familiarity with qspec and qunit frameworks useful. Knowledge of Altair Panopticon would be a distinct advantage. Key Responsibilities Liaise with traders to understand requirements and draw parallels with … the deployment of new and modified trading algorithms to ensure we are compliant with the firm's obligations and that the release process is strictly adhered to. Design, develop, test and deliver application change to meet the needs of the FI Algo trading desks - this will include both API and schema design, and a significant amount of work on More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Security Controls Specialist

Midlands, United Kingdom
Henderson Scott
Security Controls Assessment - IT Audit - 6 month contract (Umbrella engagement only) I have an immediate opportunity for a Security Controls Specialist to join a busy Fintech client You will be developing and carrying out structured testing strategies to assess how More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £400 - £450 per day + Umbrella - inside IR35
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Data Engineer

Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Teksystems
Job Title: Data Engineer Job Description We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join an existing Market Access project. You will play a key part in building scalable data solutions that empower market readiness. 3 months initial contract Remote More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Test Strategy
England
10th Percentile
£325
25th Percentile
£400
Median
£495
75th Percentile
£550
90th Percentile
£663