1 to 25 of 46 Contract Test Automation Jobs in the South East

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Test Automation Practice Lead to work for our client within the professional services sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London, Radbroke (Manchester) or Glasgow. Our client is seeking a talented … Test Automation Practice Lead who has at least 10 years of experience to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to lead and mature high-performing feature teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in their approach Automation Testing. You will be embedded within our client’s engineering organisation, conducting a maturity assessment of existing feature … teams approach to automation testing, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing a comprehensive Automation Testing playbook that outlines standards, principles, tooling, and ways of working. Responsibilities Lead and coach cross-functional feature teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions Conduct Test engineering maturity assessments and provide actionable recommendations Develop and implement a playbook to standardise Test Automation More ❯

Test Automation Engineer - UiPath - Leading Investment Bank - London My client, a leading investment bank, is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join their team and lead a Proof of Concept (POC) initiative focused … on evaluating UiPath's Test Suite for automating testing across banking applications. This is a hands-on role involving rapid prototyping, tool evaluation, and the delivery of automated test scenarios aimed at enhancing software quality and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Technical Design and implement a test automation framework using UiPath Develop and execute automated test … software functionality, performance, and security Review requirements and design documents for testability Assess UiPath's integration capabilities with CI/CD tools Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in IT automation projects Proficiency in UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Test Suite Strong programming skills in Java, VB.NET, or C# Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps Excellent problem-solving and More ❯

Contract Automation Test Engineer - Fully Remote Outside IR35 Please note - to be eligible for this role you must be based in the UK with the unrestricted right to work in the UK. About the Client A well-established UK technology consultancy, recognised for delivering high-quality digital solutions across a range of industries. The organisation is known for … its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and commitment to innovation. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a dynamic delivery team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring software quality through robust automation testing, with a strong focus on BDD practices. Key Responsibilities … Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and JavaScript Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria using BDD and Gherkin Execute automated test suites and analyse results to ensure high-quality software delivery Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as an Automation Test More ❯

Test Analyst Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Section: Service Delivery Location: 1 Guildhall Square Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Full Time Fixed Term (2 Years) Closing Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025 Reference: 3058325JF-R This is an exceptional time to be joining the University of Southampton to help support quality delivery of an institutional CRM platform. The role sits … working to produce a compelling product for the University community. About the Role This is a key role in support of quality delivery of the CRM product. Providing technical test services within an agile delivery and maintenance lifecycle, the role offers the test professional the opportunity to validate product quality assurance at all stages of development and operation. … attitudes. What youll do - Take responsibility for all aspects of testing across the CRM delivery project, including technical system and integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT). Provide test capabilities which cover both functional and non-functional application requirements. - Ensure testing standards are met throughout development, configuration, and release stages. - Collaborate with key stakeholders within iSolutions and across More ❯

Data Test Lead l Data platform l Test strategy l Azure Devops l Databricks l PowerBI 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 lead to support one of their 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 frameworks Drive automation and oversee testing phases Lead cross-functional coordination and reporting Strong background in the azure devops testing suite Strong databricks awareness Power BI testing Stakeholder management Contract: Outside IR35 3 month contract remote however, has to be based in the UK More ❯

Infrastructure Automation Engineer X3-Aruba- DevOps- Network Automation Network Infrastructure Automation Engineer X3 with strong skills in network automation and ideally expereince of migrating networks from Cisco to Aruba, is needed to support our higher education client drive forward the automation of their network automation, which is the largest across the UK higher education … sector. The scope will be to design, implement and test the automation of Network Infrastructure development which enables a scalable, secure, automated and resilient network service across our clients network estate. Infrastructure Automation Engineer X3-Aruba- DevOps- Network Automation Essential Expereince Experience of network system particularly Aruba technology stack, ideally with expereince of migrating from Cisco … to Aruba. Expereince of working on large scale network transformation programmes Technical lead of infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, deployment, configuration, management and scaling. Network infrastructure automation using DevOps practices. Strong hands-on experience with: Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) AND Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP More ❯

This Software Test Engineer role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the Satellite Communications industry based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying and validating code quality, contributing to the delivery of software solutions, and supporting the development of comprehensive test documentation. This is a contract … role lasting around 12 months, and offers a 3 day onsite and 2 day from home working week. As a Software Test Engineer, you will be … a key member of the agile development team, working collaboratively to design, implement, and test features for a new product. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Executing manual and automated testing using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, and Postman (or similar technologies) - Defining test cases and running test phases throughout the development process - Interpreting Model Based System Engineering Diagrams More ❯

This Software Test Engineer role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the Satellite Communications industry based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying and validating code quality, contributing to the delivery of software solutions, and supporting the development of comprehensive test documentation. This is a contract … role lasting around 12 months, and offers a 3 day onsite and 2 day from home working week. As a Software Test Engineer, you will be … a key member of the agile development team, working collaboratively to design, implement, and test features for a new product. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Executing manual and automated testing using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, and Postman (or similar technologies)- Defining test cases and running test phases throughout the development process- Interpreting Model Based System Engineering Diagrams More ❯

Automation Engineer - vRA We are looking for someone with solid vRA, who can refactor existing code … backlog as well as Unit Testing & workflow documentation. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement test strategies for vRA automation workflows, blueprints, and custom resources. Create and maintain automated test scripts for infrastructure-as-code solutions. Perform functional, regression, and performance testing on vRA configurations. Identify and troubleshoot deployment issues across vCenter, vRA, and associated components. Collaborate with development … QA, and operations teams in Agile environments. Required Skills: Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter. Proven experience with vRealize Automation (vRA) (version 8.x preferred). Familiarity with vRealize Orchestrator (vRO), NSX, and infrastructure automation tools. Knowledge of test automation frameworks or scripting (e.g., PowerCLI, Python, or Ansible). Understanding of CI/CD More ❯

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer Location: Slough, Welwyn Garden City or Manchester - 2 days per week onsite Remuneration: Up to £650 per day Contract Details: Temporary, Full-Time (9 months) Responsibilities: Design and implement robust automation frameworks for web and mobile applications. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery. Lead training activities for … the Automation Mastery development of the QA team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define quality strategies and acceptance criteria. Lead test planning, execution, and reporting activities. Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint goals. Drive root cause analysis and defect prevention strategies. About You: Bachelor's or master … s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience in test automation across web and mobile platforms. Strong programming skills in Java and JavaScript. Expertise in automation tools: Selenium, WebdriverIO, Appium, Cypress. Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies. Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication More ❯

and Data Mappers (Data Raptors) . Experience with Apex , Lightning Web Components , and JavaScript . Integration exposure using MuleSoft, Apigee , or Connected Apps . Familiar with Salesforce sharing model , automated testing tools (Provar, Selenium), and agile delivery methods . Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills. Certifications (highly desirable): Salesforce Certified Platform Developer Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Salesforce Certified More ❯

and SQL. Experience with Spark and DevOps tools (Terraform, GitHub Actions, etc.). Strong understanding of modern development practices (git/GitHub, CI/CD, agile). Experience with automated testing frameworks such as pytest. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with biological or scientific datasets (e.g. genomics, proteomics, or pharmaceutical data). Knowledge of bioinformatics or large-scale research data. Familiarity More ❯

methodologies. Required Skills: Minimum 3, ideally 5+ years of experience in mobile application testing Strong understanding of iOS and Android applications Experience in manual testing and an understanding of test automation concepts. Knowledge of mobile debugging tools (e.g., Charles Proxy, Android Studio, Xcode) Knowledge on automation tools and techniques Knowledge of Accessibility testing for mobile applications Experience More ❯

and deployment frameworks for model reliability Work collaboratively in agile sprints alongside data and DevOps teams Key Skills: Python, FastAPI, Git/GitHub, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure (GCP), automated testing (pytest) Nice to Have: Experience with ML model deployment or scientific data systems Ideal for: Engineers who thrive building robust, production-ready backends for AI/ML platforms. More ❯

build end-to-end data pipelines Essential Skills Proven experience in Python backend development (e.g. FastAPI) Strong cloud-native development skills, ideally with Google Cloud Familiarity with DevOps practices, automated testing (e.g. pytest), and agile methodologies Passion for healthcare innovation and continuous learning Bonus: Background in biological sciences or pharmaceutical industry Preferred Skills Experience with Docker and multi-container architectures More ❯

Advanced proficiency Data Modelling: Expert level Data Integration & Ingestion: Skilled Databricks, SQL, Synapse, Data Factory and related Azure services Version Control/DevOps tools: GITHUB, Azure DevOps, Actions Testing & Automation tools: PyTest, SonarQube Desirable Experience Experience leading or running scrum teams Exposure to planning tools such as BPC Familiarity with external data ecosystems and documentation tools (e.g., MKDocs) The More ❯

JS and java Script. Need to know back-end Scala. UI design skills, able to prove that they have been involved in the UI design Experienced in TDD, Cyprus automated testing Utilise your full stack capabilities and knowledge of JVM languages, particularly Scala. Write robust Unit Tests and Acceptance/behaviour Tests to ensure code quality. Tackle complex data structures More ❯

and scale a public-facing app used by millions worldwide. There will be several phases to the overall program and there is real long-term opportunity. Key Responsibilities: Strengthen test automation and coverage across web & mobile Scale and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) Debug and performance tune core app code in preparation for 10x user growth More ❯

to understand risk and usability in AI systems Contribute to agile development cycles and code reviews Key Skills: Python, React, TypeScript, Git/GitHub, cloud infrastructure (GCP), agile development, automated testing Nice to Have: Experience with AI safety evaluations, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or AutoGen frameworks Ideal for: Full stack engineers interested in building user-facing AI tools and safety-focused GenAI More ❯

development and help shape end-user requirements into actionable development activities. Key Responsibilities: Feature development Providing support to existing users Implementation of Edge Analytics Proof-of-Concept Updates to automated testing infrastructure Debugging and reliability improvements Performance analysis of Android devices Contribute to client visits and demos Job Requirements: Experience in Android app development (Android Studio/Gradle) Understanding of More ❯

week on site. This role has been scoped Outside of IR35. Hybrid – 3 days Outside IR35 Keys skills & experience Front end development – CSS, HTML, JavaScript React System monitoring tools Automated testing frameworks Scripting Unix Supporting and consulting with UX team Excellent Communication skills. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to More ❯

will contribute to a large government gateway project, and active SC clearance is required. The main focus of this role is to design and develop Axway policies while maintaining automated testing and code deployment. You will also be responsible for liaising with stakeholders to define requirements and design comprehensive solutions. To be successful in this role, you should have a More ❯

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 small to medium sized teams. - Experience designing and developing REST APIs for high … relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, Couchbase, or Cassandra is a plus. - Experience with continuous integration tools (Github Actions, Jenkins, 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. More ❯

and Power BI Develop multi-touch attribution models and support data strategy development Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver seamless campaign reporting Drive continuous improvement through automation, testing, and performance optimisation Identify opportunities for personalisation and enhance data processes for better decision-making Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in digital analytics with knowledge of CRM, loyalty More ❯

Job Title: Full Stack Web Developer Reports To: Technical Director Term: 6 month FTC to extend Salary: up to £60k annually Location: 2-3 days per week in a central London office, the rest from home Role Overview A key More ❯