1 to 25 of 147 Contract Test Automation Jobs in the UK

SC Cleared QA SDET

Hiring Organisation
ARM
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £540/day Inside IR35 (Negotiable rate)
nature of my client and the role, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance*** The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Provar Automation Testing Key Responsibilities Test Automation Development Design, build, and maintain Provar automation test scripts for Salesforce applications and integrations. Develop … scalable and reusable testing frameworks using Provar best practices. Automate regression, functional, and end-to-end tests to improve testing efficiency. Test Planning & Execution Review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to identify test scenarios. Execute automated and manual tests where required to ensure high-quality releases. Perform ...

Automation Test Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £560/day
Automation Test Engineer 6 - 12 months expected London/Remote £560 per day Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC clearance required What you'll be doing: Build and maintain UI test automation using Playwright (primarily TypeScript/JavaScript) Create robust end-to-end test scenarios … request/response testing Support enterprise application testing and confirm expected outcomes across features Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to improve test speed and consistency Work with JSON, Git, and SQL to support testing and verification needs (Nice to have) Gain exposure to IBM Maximo environments ...

Lead QA Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
itecopeople
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£550/day OUTSIDE IR35
role Define and deliver the test strategy, plans and quality standards across internal and supplier-led delivery. Set up, develop and maintain automated test frameworks, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. Lead and carry out integration, API, functional and regression testing, supporting UAT and performance testing. … with relevant tools and technologies such as C#, Postman, REST API testing, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or BDD frameworks. A strong understanding of manual and automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience managing quality across multiple third-party suppliers and full delivery lifecycles. Excellent communication and influencing skills ...

Contract Quality Assurance Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
Location
Hounslow, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£340 - £380/day
regression and exploratory testing Validating workflows, integrations, APIs and data flows across interconnected products and services Supporting CI/CD through automated testing and quality validation Investigating defects, carrying out root cause analysis and driving issues to resolution Collaborating across product, engineering and domain teams to ensure solutions are testable … Information Systems or a related field 3+ years in QA, Software Testing or Quality Engineering within Agile product development Proven experience building and maintaining automated testing for enterprise software, integrated into CI/CD pipelines Solid understanding of APIs, integrations, data models, and distributed applications, with experience of complex, interconnected ...

Test Analyst / Automation Test Analyst

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £550/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Software Quality/Automation Test Analyst(Active SC Clearance Required) Contract: 1 Year (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site in London, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, or other hubs) Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Role Overview Seeking an experienced Automation/Test Analyst to drive … will work within Agile teams alongside Developers, BAs, and Product Owners to design, execute, and maintain automated and manual testing solutions. Key Responsibilities Test Delivery: Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and E2E test cases. Automation: Build and maintain scalable automated test frameworks. Agile Integration: Participate ...

Test Engineer (Automation)

Hiring Organisation
Pearson Whiffin IT & Digital
Location
Swindon, Wiltshire, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
test automation, network validation and service assurance across complex deployment and migration activities. 3 days per week onsite taking ownership of automated testing and validation throughout the change lifecycle, helping ensure deployments are secure, stable and ready to progress into production. Key responsibilities include: Designing, developing and maintaining … automated test frameworks and scripts , integrated into CI/CD pipelines. Performing pre-change and post-change validation across deployment and migration activities Acting as a pipeline gatekeeper , ensuring deployments only progress when defined validation criteria are met Developing and maintaining pyATS-based validation suites to verify network state ...

SDET / Automation Tester | Contract (12 months+) | SC Clearance Required | Inside IR35

Hiring Organisation
WeDoTech
Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£350 - £400/day
will bring strong hands-on test automation experience, with particular expertise in Playwright and Robot Framework , helping to build, maintain and improve automated testing capability across enterprise applications. You will work closely with development, engineering and wider testing teams to embed effective automation throughout the delivery lifecycle … suites . Build automated tests using Playwright and Robot Framework . Automate functional, regression and end-to-end testing across enterprise applications. Develop automated testing for web applications and APIs . Work closely with developers and engineers to embed automated testing throughout the delivery lifecycle. Integrate automated tests into ...

Test Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Bright Purple Resourcing
Location
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
with stakeholders, explain your approach and help raise the quality bar across the team. What you'll be doing Designing, building and improving automated test suites using Playwright and TypeScript Building robust … scalable and maintainable automation frameworks Working with developers, BAs and product owners to make sure quality is built in from the start Fitting automated testing into CI/CD pipelines Sharing progress, risks and recommendations clearly with client stakeholders Mentoring and supporting other team members on automation best ...

Test Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Apex Resource Management
Location
Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Test Engineer Location: Crewe, fully onsite. Contract: Outside IR35 | Until 23rd Dec. 2026 Hours: 35 hours per week Role Summary We are recruiting for a Test Engineer to support the integration, testing and validation of vehicle systems across Telematics, Connectivity, Infotainment and Diagnostics. This hands-on position will … involve working directly with vehicles, test rigs, test benches and vehicle software, supporting the continuous construction and maintenance of test properties. The role combines practical vehicle and technician-level capability with system testing, fault investigation, requirements analysis and test automation. The Test Engineer will work ...

Lead QA Automation Engineer

Hiring Organisation
GCS
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP 450 - 525 Daily
Lead Engineer - QA Automation Location: London; Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 days per week in office) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer - QA Automation to drive quality assurance and testing excellence across a portfolio of internally developed and supplier-delivered applications. This is a leadership role … automation scripts, and quality metrics. Validate supplier testing deliverables, identify quality risks, and drive remediation activities. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of automated testing frameworks. Ensure automation is scalable, maintainable, and integrated within CI/CD pipelines. Own defect management processes, quality reporting, and release readiness assessments. ...

Lab Infrastructure Engineer (QA)

Hiring Organisation
Infosec
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£300 - £350 per day
platforms. They are looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining automated testing solutions across broadband and home networking products. What You'll Be Doing Developing Python-based automation test scripts Building and improving … test environments Supporting broadband and home gateway product testing Working within Agile delivery teams Troubleshooting complex technical issues Supporting continuous improvement initiatives Using Git, GitLab and JIRA to support delivery Technical Requirements Strong Python experience Linux administration knowledge Docker and containerisation Virtual machine environments Git/GitLab Agile ...

Contract Applications Test Engineer - Windows / Networking

Hiring Organisation
EMBS Engineering
Location
Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £700/day
Contract Applications Test Engineer - Windows/Networking Location: Derbyshire - Fully Onsite Contract: Initial 6-12 Months Day Rate: Negotiable DOE IR35: Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Current SC/DV clearance is preferred. Candidates whose SC/DV clearance has been placed on hold within the last 12 months … eligibility for transfer/reactivation. We're supporting a specialist technology and engineering business in Derbyshire with the appointment of an experienced Applications Test Engineer for an initial 6-12 month contract. You'll be testing Windows-based applications used within complex networking and communications environments. This ...

Data Test Analyst - SC Cleared

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£45 - £51/hour
Data Test Analyst - SC Cleared Location: Telford - Hybrid ( 2 days per week onsite ) Contract: 6 months Rate: £45-£51 per hour, Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC Clearance Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella The Opportunity We are looking for a Data Test Analyst to support a major data migration programme … purpose. Test Automation & Scripting Develop automated data validation scripts using SQL, Python and/or SAS . Support the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines . Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and coverage through automation. Defect Management Log, investigate, track and manage defects relating ...

QA Engineering Specialist

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£350 - £369/day
looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who enjoys digging deep into real-time voice protocols while building clean, resilient automated test suites. In this role, you'll help ensure our core VoIP and video infrastructure remains rock-solid, reliable, and secure under high load. … just be running scripts-you'll design automated test frameworks, trace complex call flows down to the packet level, and help shape deployment decisions alongside our dev and network teams. What You'll Do Build & Scale Automation: Design and maintain test automation frameworks for signaling, media ...

Quality Engineer

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400 - £430/day
implement automated test solutions and frameworks, often from scratch. Apply structured testing approaches aligned with TDD/BDD . Develop and maintain automated testing throughout the CI/CD lifecycle . Apply risk-based testing and effective test design techniques. Ensure applications are built with automation and testability in mind. Test across Unit, System, Functional and Integration levels. Support NFR testing including performance, accessibility and security. Work with databases and test data creation/management. Analyse complex business requirements, processes and technical architectures to develop effective test solutions. Coach and upskill developers ...

Test Engineer Senior

Hiring Organisation
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£550 - £600/day
ensure the delivery of resilient, accessible, and secure digital services. You will act as the technical authority for quality engineering, establishing modern automated test frameworks from scratch, overseeing complex data and non-functional testing, and embedding continuous quality gates within modern CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership … environments, writing complex SQL queries, and validating data pipelines (experience with Informatica PowerCenter and Oracle databases). CI/CD & Infrastructure: Experience integrating automated test suites into modern CI/CD deployment pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS). Test Leadership: Demonstrated track record of mentoring ...

IAM Tester (Identity Processing & Provisioning)

Hiring Organisation
GCS
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£600 - £700/day
removed accurately, securely, and in line with control expectations. Key responsibilities Execute functional, integration, and regression testing for identity processing and provisioning changes. Test end-to-end flows across source systems (e.g., HR), identity platform, directories (AD/LDAP), and target applications. Validate provisioning outcomes: account creation/updates … retries, reconciliation, manual overrides). Validate identity data mapping and transformations (attributes, rules, and role logic such as birthright access). Prepare and maintain test artefacts: test cases, test data, execution evidence, and test summary updates. Log and manage defects with clear steps, expected vs actual ...

Test Analyst

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£300 - £380/day
quality of data-driven solutions that support critical public sector services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both manual and automated testing and has experience working with complex data environments. The Role As a QA Tester, you'll be involved throughout the testing lifecycle, from analysing requirements … quality software is delivered on time. This role offers a varied workload across multiple projects, with the opportunity to contribute to both manual and automated testing activities while working within an established Agile team. What You'll Be Doing Designing and executing manual and automated test scripts. Producing Test ...

Quality Engineer CGEMJP

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
Wellington, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP Annual
Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Quality Engineers are the custodians of quality within the scrum team, who implement the COTAX Modernisation Test Strategy and Project Test Approaches defined by the QA and QA Service Leads. They embody the Quality Engineering approach: Ensuring quality is a full … team responsibility across all test levels Governing and supporting the whole team to follow best practice Achieving the appropriate level of test coverage throughout the test lifecycle Enabling the use of automated tools to 'shift left' quality assurance and reduce risk - shortening the feedback loop for proving ...

Quality Engineer CGEMJP00359139

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Quality Engineers are the custodians of quality within the scrum team, who implement the COTAX Modernisation Test Strategy and Project Test Approaches defined by the QA and QA Service Leads. They embody the Quality Engineering approach: Ensuring quality is a full … team responsibility across all test levels Governing and supporting the whole team to follow best practice Achieving the appropriate level of test coverage throughout the test lifecycle Enabling the use of automated tools to 'shift left' quality assurance and reduce risk - shortening the feedback loop for proving ...

Network Architect Data Centre / Automation

Hiring Organisation
Flint Technology Services
Location
East London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Network Architect Data Centre/Automation My client , a global telecoms operator is currently looking for an experienced Network Architect with strong Data Centre and Automation experience. The Role My clients team delivers complex network and data centre solutions across a number of customer environments where stability, repeatability … change assurance are critical. The Senior Network Automation Architect/Engineer plays a key role in translating low-level designs into working, production-grade automation solutions. This role sits at the intersection of network engineering and automation. It requires deep knowledge of Cisco data centre networking alongside ...

Software Test Engineer - Unit Test

Hiring Organisation
Gold Group
Location
Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Quality teams, taking ownership of unit, integration and regression testing across Windows and Linux environments. You will play a key role in strengthening automated testing, maintaining CI pipelines and ensuring robust, traceable test evidence from requirements through to results. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, review and maintain unit tests … Python scripting. CMake, MSBuild, make, GCC/Clang and MSVC. Git, including branching, merging, rebasing and conflict resolution. Virtual machines and containers. Automated test environments and supporting infrastructure. ***PLEASE NOTE*** Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold ...

Test & Development Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Matchtech
Location
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£50 - £55/hour
aerospace products and systems, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements. Daily activities include creating test plans and procedures, implementing automated test scripts, executing tests, analyzing results, and documenting findings. The engineer will collaborate closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, improve test … proficiency in relevant programming languages and understanding of development lifecycles. Candidates should possess skills in Test Automation, including creating and maintaining automated test frameworks and scripts. Relevant engineering degree (e.g., Electrical, Electronics, Software, or Systems Engineering) or equivalent practical experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with ...

Senior Test Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400 - £473/day
submission tool for external users, and a centralised datastore for all MEL data to support 20-30 years of programme delivery. Key skills Automated testing frameworks (Playwright/Jest) Data validation testing Load & performance testing for bulk uploads CI/CD pipeline testing SFIA Level 5 - Standard ToR Define … risks to delivery and product leadership. Balance pragmatism with assurance, ensuring proportionate testing within agile delivery constraints. Lead the design and evolution of automated test frameworks (UI, API, or service-level), aligned to the team's technology stack. Define what should and should not be automated, considering value, maintainability ...

Content QA Automation Lead

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Content QA Automation Lead London/Hybrid | 6 month Contract We are seeking a Content QA Automation Lead to join a globally recognised gaming and entertainment company behind one of the world's most iconic gaming platforms, supporting digital experiences and campaigns seen by millions of players worldwide. …/CD and CMS release processes Working closely with Engineering, Development and Content QA teams Enabling the wider QA team to use and interpret automated testing Measuring the impact of automation through coverage, defects caught, time saved and cycle-time reduction We're looking for: Solid QA experience, including ...