14 of 14 Contract Software Testing Jobs in the South East

a restructure and are looking to bring in some new talent. The successful candidate will be a Test Lead that isn't scared to get their hands dirty within software testing, strategy and more. Key Responsibilities To provide breadth of domain knowledge to support delivery in all areas of testing. To produce a Test Strategy for simple or … moderate testing requirements, utilising a risk-based approach. To produce and review Test Plans for simple or moderate testing requirements, in line with the Test Strategy. To develop high level Test Cases (scenarios) and Test Scripts, including expected results, for simple or moderate requirements in line with the Test Strategy. To create and manage test data and specify … testing environments for more complex requirements. To support and execute all levels of testing by actively co-ordinating other parties involved in the project and to document and verify test results. To raise, record and monitor details of incidents encountered during testing. To produce metrics on tests executed and incidents raised and proactively facilitate the resolution of errors. More ❯

recruit an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead . This is a hybrid role that offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, hands-on leader to take ownership of software testing initiatives within an organisation undergoing transformation and technology adoption . The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing robust testing strategies, leading a team … and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. As the QA Lead , you will drive process improvements, foster collaboration across teams, and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions that align with organisational goals. Experience with a range of testing platforms and/or 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 it's tested, and when, while ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and project More ❯

end-to-end user journeys across HR ERP systems Workday including Azure Entra, ServiceNow, focusing specifically on 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 … 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 the absence of complete systems. Establish strategies for process resilience testing, ensuring continuity plans are validated. Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives … across test practices. Provide clear and timely reporting on test progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to senior stakeholders and project sponsors. Mentor and develop the capabilities of the testing team, fostering a culture of quality, automation, innovation, and accountability. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience in software testing, with at least 5 years More ❯

PLC Software Engineer Security Cleared - Siemens Berkshire Contract Outside IR35 - £55hr 6 month contract Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Siemens PLC Software Engineer who has current DV level security clearance to work on site in Berkshire for at least 6 months. Key aspects to the PLC Software Engineer position include; The successful PLC Software Engineer … will be responsible for updating, modifying and configuring existing Siemens TIA Portal PLC software and HMIs on the clients site Carry out Siemens PLC software installation, testing and commissioning Knowledge of Siemens SCALANCE or Siemens Network Switches ideal, not essential Experience of writing on-site test documentation Youll need to be a British passport holder and have … lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years and have current DV level security clearance If youre an experienced Siemens PLC Software Engineer and have the required level of security clearance, but youre not available for another 4-6 weeks, that could work. Whilst the preference is for someone to start asap, the end client is More ❯

PLC Software Engineer Security Cleared - Siemens Berkshire Contract Outside IR35 - £55hr 6 month contract Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Siemens PLC Software Engineer who has current DV level security clearance to work on site in Berkshire for at least 6 months. Key aspects to the PLC Software Engineer position include; The successful PLC Software Engineer … will be responsible for updating, modifying and configuring existing Siemens TIA Portal PLC software and HMIs on the client s site Carry out Siemens PLC software installation, testing and commissioning Knowledge of Siemens SCALANCE or Siemens Network Switches ideal, not essential Experience of writing on-site test documentation You ll need to be a British passport holder … and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years and have current DV level security clearance If you re an experienced Siemens PLC Software Engineer and have the required level of security clearance, but you re not available for another 4-6 weeks, that could work. Whilst the preference is for someone to start asap More ❯

PLC Software Engineer – Security Cleared - Siemens – Berkshire – Contract – Outside IR35 - £55hr – 6 month contract Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Siemens PLC Software Engineer who has current DV level security clearance to work on site in Berkshire for at least 6 months. Key aspects to the PLC Software Engineer position include; The successful PLC Software Engineer … will be responsible for updating, modifying and configuring existing Siemens TIA Portal PLC software and HMIs on the client’s site Carry out Siemens PLC software installation, testing and commissioning Knowledge of Siemens SCALANCE or Siemens Network Switches – ideal, not essential Experience of writing on-site test documentation You’ll need to be a British passport holder … and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years and have current DV level security clearance If you’re an experienced Siemens PLC Software Engineer and have the required level of security clearance, but you’re not available for another 4-6 weeks, that could work. Whilst the preference is for someone to start asap More ❯

/2026 The Role As a QA Analyst, you will work closely with business stakeholders, internal IT, production support, and vendors to validate new solutions and enhance existing software via rigorous testing. You will be involved in front-office upgrades, back-office enhancements, production defect resolution, and regression testing projects, primarily within an Agile environment. This role is … ideal for someone passionate about testing, with strong analytical skills, and a desire to build a career in software quality assurance. Key Responsibilities Testing & QA Execution Review requirements, specifications, and documentation to assure product quality. Define, maintain, and execute test scenarios and scripts for client's core systems. Deliver functional, system integration, regression, and UAT support testing. … packs using XRAY test management tool. Business Analysis Collaborate with BAs and SMEs to understand acceptance criteria. Translate business requirements into test scenarios and test cases. Assist with regression testing during UAT phases. Test Environment & Data Management Ensure suitable test environments are available. Prepare and manage test data for execution. Bug Management & Reporting Analyse, document, and track defects in More ❯

Qualifications: - Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field followed by 6+ years of experience in Golang development stack. - Experience in application design, software development, and testing, preferably in an Agile environment. - Solid understanding of test-driven development, including unit, component, functional, system integration and regression tests. - Experience working with Git on … Gitlab CI) a plus. - Experience with automated build and test frameworks a plus. - A proven hunger to learn new technologies and translate them into working software. - Experience with Atlassian software development and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.), a plus. - Strong ability to develop unique, outside the box ideas - Strong analytical, problem-solving/quantitative skills - Willing to take risks … communicate with internal and external business partners. Preferred Additional: - Knowledge of payments industry - Experience with coding skills across a variety of distributed technologies - Experience with a broad range of software languages and payments technologies More ❯

Qualifications: - Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field followed by 6+ years of experience in Golang development stack. - Experience in application design, software development, and testing, preferably in an Agile environment. - Solid understanding of test-driven development, including unit, component, functional, system integration and regression tests. - Experience working with Git on … Gitlab CI) a plus. - Experience with automated build and test frameworks a plus. - A proven hunger to learn new technologies and translate them into working software. - Experience with Atlassian software development and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.), a plus. - Strong ability to develop unique, outside the box ideas - Strong analytical, problem-solving/quantitative skills - Willing to take risks … communicate with internal and external business partners. Preferred Additional: - Knowledge of payments industry - Experience with coding skills across a variety of distributed technologies - Experience with a broad range of software languages and payments technologies More ❯

The EC&I engineer develops control strategies and designs, and delivers Real Time Control software (ladder) and process documentation for companies manufacturing process development projects. They have overall responsibility for delivery of capable control systems for current and future systems, ensuring the safety of the process, minimising energy consumption, and maximising product output. Principal Accountabilities Designs and Develops control … Develops and maintains control systems and documentation, such as ladder logic code, logic diagrams, function block diagrams, SCADA interfaces, input and output lists and electrical/control schematics Trains software and controls/instrumentation engineers Analyzes EC&I (incl software) requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints Consults with other engineering staff to evaluate … interface between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system Uses analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of control system design. Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation. Coordinates installation, maintenance and upgrades of control systems Develops and maintains SCADA interfaces Person Specification Essential A BSc More ❯

Hybrid (Oxford). 6 Month initial contract opportunity, for a Product Manager or Technical BA with significant hands on Drupal experience – the role might suit a candidate from a software engineering or testing background in Drupal. The project involves the migration of a CMS development platform as opposed to a single Drupal website - experience of Drupal platform development … office with 1-2 days per week in Oxford. What experience you’ll need to apply for this role Technical BA/Product Manager (Senior). Drupal (Expert). Software Engineering Background (Desirable). What you’ll get in return for your experience The daily rate is £500 – £650 p/day “Outside IR35?, however, all quotes from suitable More ❯

and in collaboration with others, contributing to RRDD deliverables Responsible for producing reports as required for project deliverables Responsible for Presenting and publishing work Designing and developing hardware and software test platforms Supporting other engineers, scientists, and projects with research expertise Support projects to develop or improve/extend research over timescales of weeks to years Diagnose issues and … by robots (laser cleaning, cutting, additive manufacturing, surface preparation, inspection) Radiation hardening technologies/Radiation tolerant electronics ML/AI/Digital Infrastructure Mechanical systems, sensing/non-destructive testing, actuation mechanisms Dynamic modelling and systems identification Control theory Intelligent control for manipulation or position control Qualifications Required: Expertise in any specialist area specified in the Job Scope for … of a team Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate and influence people with various roles and backgrounds An excellent working knowledge of English Experience Required Experience of developing high-quality software used in relevant applications Experience of applying, adapting, and promoting good development practices throughout the entire research lifecycle Experience in Research Engineering - Minimum 3 - 5 Years Working Research experience More ❯

and in collaboration with others, contributing to RRDD deliverables * Responsible for producing reports as required for project deliverables * Responsible for Presenting and publishing work * Designing and developing hardware and software test platforms * Supporting other engineers, scientists, and projects with research expertise * Support projects to develop or improve/extend research over timescales of weeks to years * Diagnose issues and … by robots (laser cleaning, cutting, additive manufacturing, surface preparation, inspection) * Radiation hardening technologies/Radiation tolerant electronics * ML/AI/Digital Infrastructure * Mechanical systems, sensing/non-destructive testing, actuation mechanisms * Dynamic modelling and systems identification * Control theory * Intelligent control for manipulation or position control Qualifications Required: * Expertise in any specialist area specified in the Job Scope for … of a team * Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate and influence people with various roles and backgrounds * An excellent working knowledge of English Experience Required * Experience of developing high-quality software used in relevant applications * Experience of applying, adapting, and promoting good development practices throughout the entire research lifecycle * Experience in Research Engineering - Minimum 3 - 5 Years Working Research experience More ❯

Our client, an industry leader in the energy sector, is currently seeking a PLC Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working closely with a dynamic team to ensure the successful completion of automation and commissioning projects. Software Commissioning Test Team Leader Key Responsibilities: Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant … and accurate testing is achieved. Review commissioning documentation and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity. Ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity. Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and coordinate with other working parties, including attending site planning meetings. Seek … agreed with the commissioning manager. Job Requirements: Hands-on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems. A good appreciation of control panels, electrical installation and instrumentation solutions. Experience in testing and onsite commissioning is essential. Excellent health and safety awareness - SSSTS or SMSTS preferred. CSCS card or equivalent - essential. Desirable Experience: Plant Historians. Network design and configuration. Cyber Security. More ❯