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currently seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This is a remarkable opportunity for an individual experienced in both manual and automated testing, particularly within desktop applications and driven towards developing and implementing test automation processes. Key Responsibilities: Performing manual and automated testing for both frontend and backend systems Testing … automation scripts Utilising test management tools and defect management systems effectively Collaborating with colleagues and customers to ensure thorough understanding and execution of testing protocols Implementing automated test processes and integrating them into the current development … workflow Utilising programming skills in Delphi, JavaScript, Python, and C# Adopting common development practices such as Agile, DevOps, and TDD Job Requirements: Significant experience in IT Software manual and automated testing Primarily competent with FrontEnd and BackEnd Test Automation Familiarity and prior experience with testing desktop applications (Delphi) Knowledge of test management tools and defect management systems More ❯

Test Automation Analyst (.Net, Gherkin, Kubernetes) Excellent Day Rate (Inside IR35)Day Rate ContractEdinburgh (Hybrid 2/3 days each week in office, non-neg)Posted Tue 15 Jul 2025CVs by ASAPStart date Aug – Sep 25 Meraki Talent’s financial services client is actively looking for a Test Automation Analyst to work on a data related … the firm. The stack is made up of an Oracle database, .NET services and messaging deployed on Kubernetes, which integrates with a third-party vendor product. Responsibilities of the Test Automation Analyst: - Testing systems in a service based architecture- Analysis, writing and automating of tests at API level, both in-memory pre-deployment and post-deployment against applications … .NET API framework templates to automate systems and vendor integration tests on .NET services deployed on Kubernetes- Integrating testing into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines Background of the Test Automation Analyst: - Strong background in Test Automation is required (Please note, this is not a manual test role and requires prerequisite experience working on automation More ❯

Battery Test Automation Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Job Type: Contract Rate: £27.21 per hour (Umbrella) Department: High Voltage Battery Systems/Test & Validation About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Battery Test Automation Engineer to support the development and design verification of high-voltage (HV) traction battery systems. This role is centred … around delivering and maintaining automation tools within advanced testing environments, both in-house and at external test sites. As a Battery Test Automation Engineer , you’ll work closely with engineering teams, test operators, suppliers, and external agencies to ensure the seamless operation of battery test systems. Your responsibilities will include tool development, diagnostics, safety … compliance, and future-proofing test capabilities to support innovation in battery technology. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and maintenance of battery test automation tools. Provide first-line diagnostics and resolve issues to minimise downtime. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimise test tools. Deliver technical support and guidance to engineers and facility operators. Analyse More ❯

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Battery Test Automation Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Gaydon *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are seeking a … Battery Test Automation Engineer to join their team Duties: The Battery Test Automation Engineer role will focus on the delivery of automation tools in support of the development and design verification (DV) of the Clients' HV Traction Battery Systems. You will operate across our internal facilities and external test houses managing automation tools … leading the development of these tools and guiding our colleagues and partners on their use, ensuring adherence to the Clients' safety policies and procedures and planning for future test capabilities, requirements and applications. You'll have responsibility for providing the first line trouble shooting and diagnostic support for all battery test automation tools and issue management across More ❯

Battery Test Automation Engineer - (phone number removed) - Gaydon - £27.21/hr - Inside IR35 Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? This is your chance to join an innovative company at the forefront of automotive technology, working on ground-breaking projects that are shaping the future of electrification. As a Battery Test Automation … collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry while gaining invaluable experience in a fast-paced and forward-thinking setting. What You Will Do: Develop and manage automation tools to support the design verification of HV Traction Battery Systems. Provide first-line troubleshooting and diagnostic support for battery test automation tools. Collaborate with internal teams … and external test houses to ensure seamless integration and tool utilisation. Analyse and address issues across the battery test field to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime. Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures while planning for future test capabilities. Work closely with engineering teams, test facility operators, and external organisations to deliver optimal results. What You More ❯

Role/Job title Automation Tester with Selenium and .Net Skills Work Location Farnborough, UK Role type - Permanent/Fixed Term/Contracting Contracting Mode of working Hybrid/office based Hybrid If Hybrid, how many days are required in office? 2 days in a week currently. The number might increase in future Number of positions 1 Unit Duration … conditions - travel/on call/shifts General shift To be published on job boards from below onwards The Role -------> One of the leading UK customer is looking for Automation ( selenium) tester with .Net skills. Your responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Develop and apply knowledge in test automation to make a significant contribution to the modernisation … of the IT landscape through: Design and build test scenarios using requirements and acceptance criteria. Create and maintain automated tests using Customer Group toolset. Record detailed test results and collaborate with agile team members as solutions are developed. Report defects and track defects to closure, escalating as appropriate. Perform all aspects of test verification, including environment management More ❯

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Battery Test Automation Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Duties: The Battery Test Automation Engineer role will focus on the delivery of automation tools in support of the … development and design verification (DV) of our client's HV Traction Battery Systems. You will operate across our internal facilities and external test houses managing automation tools, leading the development of these tools and guiding our colleagues and partners on their use, ensuring adherence to our client's safety policies and procedures and planning for future test capabilities, requirements and applications. You'll have responsibility for providing the first line trouble shooting and diagnostic support for all battery test automation tools and issue management across our battery test field. You'll be working with a wide range of engineering customers, skilled test facility operators, suppliers, external agencies and organisations. You'll have More ❯

Senior Automation Test Analyst Location: Bromley, Kent Salary: up to £65,000 Fixed Term Contract 12 months As our Senior Automation Test lead on a 12 month Fixed term Contract you will work with the manual QA Test team, Business Analysts & Developers in order to automate tests for Key Product Workflows as part of Functional … Integration, and Regression Testing. You will be responsible for ensuring software quality by testing, produced using Structured Testing Methods and existing frameworks in order to execute automated test suites to find defects, through Sprint, Integration and Regression testing activities prior to the release. Your day to day will include: Guide the team in daily automation testing activities, be … a source of automation best practice knowledge, resolve immediate testing issues and blockers and escalate such things where necessary via the QA & Test Manager Support development and enrichment of automated regression testing tools Analysis of existing manual tests in order to automate them and create full flowing test suites that have superb error handling and trapping in More ❯

Senior Automation Test Analyst Location: Bromley, Kent Salary: up to £65,000 Fixed Term Contract 12 months As our Senior Automation Test lead on a 12 month Fixed term Contract you will work with the manual QA Test team, Business Analysts & Developers in order to automate tests for Key Product Workflows as part of Functional … Integration, and Regression Testing. You will be responsible for ensuring software quality by testing, produced using Structured Testing Methods and existing frameworks in order to execute automated test suites to find defects, through Sprint, Integration and Regression testing activities prior to the release. Your day to day will include: Guide the team in daily automation testing activities, be … a source of automation best practice knowledge, resolve immediate testing issues and blockers and escalate such things where necessary via the QA & Test Manager Support development and enrichment of automated regression testing tools Analysis of existing manual tests in order to automate them and create full flowing test suites that have superb error handling and trapping in More ❯

Senior Automation Test Analyst Location: Bromley, Kent Salary: up to £65,000 Fixed Term Contract 12 months As our Senior Automation Test lead on a 12 month Fixed term Contract you will work with the manual QA Test team, Business Analysts & Developers in order to automate tests for Key Product Workflows as part of Functional … Integration, and Regression Testing. You will be responsible for ensuring software quality by testing, produced using Structured Testing Methods and existing frameworks in order to execute automated test suites to find defects, through Sprint, Integration and Regression testing activities prior to the release. Your day to day will include: Guide the team in daily automation testing activities, be … a source of automation best practice knowledge, resolve immediate testing issues and blockers and escalate such things where necessary via the QA & Test Manager Support development and enrichment of automated regression testing tools Analysis of existing manual tests in order to automate them and create full flowing test suites that have superb error handling and trapping in More ❯

Position: Software Developer in Test (SDET) - Centre of Excellence Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days onsite per week)?? Start Date: Immediate? Engagement Type: Contract (with potential for permanent employment) Industry: Financial Services/Technology Consulting Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and automation-focused Software Developer in Test (SDET) to join a newly … is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and production-grade digital solutions while defining and upholding engineering standards across multiple client engagements. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation using Java , a deep understanding of modern testing frameworks and practices, and a proven … track record of working within or helping to establish a Centre of Excellence in a financial services or banking environment . Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks and test suites using Java. Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure high-quality, testable code and continuous delivery. Define and implement test strategies More ❯

Senior Test Analyst - Automation 18 Month Fixed Term Contract Milton Keynes: £53,000 - £57,000 Hybrid Working Ready to shape the future of digital assessment through precision, collaboration, and innovation? AQA is looking for a Senior Test Analyst - Automation who thrives on quality, champions best practices, and is ready to play a key role in delivering … the systems that power millions of GCSE and A-level results across the UK and internationally. This is more than just writing test scripts - it's your chance to shape how we build, test and deliver software that matters. You'll be right in the heart of a fast-moving collaborative team, working side by side with developers … quo. What you'll be doing Lead the design and development of automated UI and API testing solutions using SpecFlow and Playwright, written in C# .NET. Own the full test lifecycle - from planning and scripting to execution and reporting. Work hands-on with Azure DevOps : managing user stories and bugs in Boards, creating and running test cases in More ❯

Detailed Job Description: Role Title: Automation Tester Minimum years of experience 5-8 years Job Description: Skillset - Tricentis Testim & Selenium Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient test automation frameworks for API and backend testing • Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage • Strong proficiency in Java or JavaScript languages. … This is required to write custom code, create add-ons, and handle complex scenarios that may arise during the automation testing process. • Integrate automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline • Analyze and report on test results, identifying and documenting defects and areas for improvement • Experience with custom frameworks like Selenium with Java … is desirable. • Experience with any low code automation tool like TestSigma, Tricentis Testim, Katalon or similar is good to have. • Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the test automation domain Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in test automation, with a strong focus on backend and API testing • Proficient in More ❯

RF Test Engineer Portsmouth – 6 month duration (potential to extend) – Pay rate £37.38 p/h PAYE (42.81 p/h including holiday pay) or £50 p/h Umbrella We are looking to recruit an RF Test Engineer to join the Spacecraft Production UK department for our Space and Satellite Technology client based in Portsmouth. This role … sits within the Satellite Payload Test and Validation work stream. The RF Test Engineer is typically responsible for the preparation of the test procedures and the operational support to the AIT Operations team. Main responsibilities include the test procedure preparation in line with the test requirements prior to the delivery to the clean room, test phase planning and sequencing, test readiness preparation, evaluation for access and orientations reviews, and management of test execution in the cleanroom. The role includes taking part in the long-term development of procedures and test procedure automation Responsibilities As part of the RF Engineering Team, will be in charge of the preparation required for the More ❯

Test Engineer £35-45 per hour umbrella 6-12 month contract Guildford We are looking for an Electrical Test Engineer with a strong background in aerospace or high reliability systems. You will play a key role in evaluating our current testing practices and providing expert recommendations to improve the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of our acceptance test processes. You will help to define what an industrialised Production Test Team will constitute: people; equipment; process; facilities. Key Responsibilities for the Test Engineer will include: Shadow the existing engineering and test team during module electrical bench testing and verification activities. Observe and document current test sequences and workflows. Identify inefficiencies, risks, or potential failure … points in the test process. Define what production ready module testing could look like in a scaled environment. Develop a workflow proposal suitable for integration within a Production Test team. Install, configure, and operate test rigs, ground support equipment, sensors, and subsystems. Perform test execution, troubleshooting, first-line quality inspections, and anomaly logging and reporting. Deliver More ❯

Role: Test Analyst Clearance: MUST HAVE DV Location: Hemel Hempstead (fully onsite) Rate: £650 pd inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Role Overview To provide enhanced coordination and comprehensive testing and analytical skills, whether as part of a testing project, within a managed testing service, or as part of a development project for both functional and non-functional testing. The … and providing advice and guidance on process and good practises to own or others teams. Also provides guidance on testing best practice to other teams. Key Responsibilities Contribute to Test Plan and Test Approach documents, in line with the Test Strategy. Understand requirements and derive tests from them. Understand core solution design artefacts (e.g. HLD, LLD). … Analyse and write clear and in-depth Test Cases, including expected results for complex high-level requirements. Close liaison with Developments & Engineering teams. Use Test Management Toolset to write test cases and for defect management. To deliver work to agreed estimates and timescales. To create and manage test data and specify testing environments for more complex More ❯

Position: Automation EngineerLocation: Farnborough (3 days per week on-site)Day Rate: £650 inside IR35Security Clearance: DV Clearance Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to support cutting-edge projects within the UK defence sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to mission-critical systems in a high-security environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and … implement automation solutions for complex systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test automation frameworks Troubleshoot and optimise existing automation processes Ensure compliance with defence standards and security protocols Essential Skills: Strong experience with automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Jenkins, Selenium) Background in systems engineering, DevOps, or test automation Familiarity with More ❯

Lead Cloud Automation Designer ( HLD, CI/CD, Gitlab/GitHub, Nokia CNF/PNF, Cloud, Packet Core) Location: United Kingdom (London/hybrid - onsite presence required occasionally) Start date: September Length: 3-6 month plus Project Overview: We are supporting a Cloud Automation initiative for a major UK Communication Service Provider (CSP). The focus is to … enhance Life Cycle Management (LCM) automation for their Cloud Native Core Network, involving both CNF (Cloud-Native Functions) and ANF/PNF (Appliance/Physical Network Functions). We are seeking a Nokia CNF experienced - Lead Cloud Automation Designer to drive the automation roadmap and high-level design (HLD) aligned with existing architecture, tools, and strategic goals. … We are looking for a candidate with previous operator experience, doing same work! Key Responsibilities: Understand the CSP's current automation architecture, toolset, and LCM use cases. Consolidate automation requirements, use cases, and architecture into a single traceable design document. Prepare a multi-vendor High-Level Design (HLD) for LCM automation and orchestration. Define E2E workflows (deploy More ❯

development. What You Will Do: • Prepare test properties for testing, including Test Case Authoring, Test Case Execution, and Test Verdict post-processing. • Execute manual and automated testing across virtual and physical environments, ensuring robust test coverage for various requirements and variants. • Identify suitable test platforms and use data acquisition and control systems to gather … critical insights. • Analyse and report test data to inform engineering decisions and raise issues with supporting logs and evidence. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support software onboarding, platform validations, and technology advancements. • Develop and use automation frameworks to create and refine test scripts. What You Will Bring: • Expertise in test facility and test part More ❯

Test Analyst Our client is looking for a Test Analyst to start ASAP. The role will be initially 3 months with a view to extend. The role has been scoped outside of IR35 and can be remote working. Outside IR35 3 - 6 Months Remote working available Key skills & experience SQL Server experience Querying the Database to test data. Postman SOAP UI Able to test web services via Postman/SOAP UI Experience with cross browser and mobile testing Investigate and fix causes of script failures Scripting skills/test automation tools would be advantageous Version control Agile & Waterfall methodology Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible More ❯

Project QA Lead - Central Government Project (Inside IR35) Location: Remote with up to 2 days per week in Telford Start Date: ASAP Rate: inside IR35 Key Requirement - Team Leadership & Test Function Build-Out We are looking for a hands-on QA leader with proven experience in building, scaling, and maturing internal test teams . You will be responsible … for establishing a robust quality function from the ground up-embedding best practices, growing capability, mentoring team members, and aligning test strategy with government delivery standards. Experience of leading test transformation initiatives or standing up QA functions in complex programme environments is essential. Core Responsibilities: Full ownership of quality assurance and test strategy execution across the project … from planning through to post-deployment validation, including proactive collaboration with developers to resolve defects in lower environments. Drive and oversee automated and manual testing practices , with responsibility for automation strategies covering unit, integration, system, and non-functional testing (NFT). Design and implement a scalable QA operating model and team structure, including onboarding, mentoring, and performance management of More ❯

Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Finastra Global PAYplus (GPP) or other payment hubs. * Exposure to cloud-native development (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). * Knowledge of DevOps practices and automated testing frameworks. * Financial services background, particularly in transaction banking or corporate payments. If you are available and interested, please apply today! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are More ❯

Automation Tester Needed! - Inside IR35 - Hampshire A client of mine (Global End User) are looking for a Automation tester to join them on a contract basis! Strong experience in automation testing within Agile teams. Proficiency with test automation tools. Solid understanding of QA methodologies and best practices. Experience with API testing. Familiarity with CI/ More ❯

Test Specialist (Insurance) - London/Hybrid - £400 - £450 - Per Day Inside IR35 Eames Consulting is working with an Insurance company to secure the services of a Test Specialist (Insurance) on a 6 month contract basis to begin with. Essential Skills & Experience: Testing of the Product Writer dictionary, Product Writer, skeleton schemes, RTE, XRTE. Experience of testing rating and … Insurance. Task assignment, monitoring, activity progress tracking, schedule management, and defect management. Good understanding of SDLC (Requirements analysis, Planning, Design, Environment/Data set up, Execution, and Reporting). Test Scenarios, Documenting Test Cases and Collecting Test Data for Functional Testing. Verify Test Environment and Sanity testing, Functional Testing and Regression Testing. Experience with Jira as … test and defect management tool. Automation testing with Selenium and Java - preferred If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up to date version of your CV and I'll get back to all suitable candidates as soon as possible. Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. More ❯

apply using your CV Quality Assurance and Testing is an important part of the delivery of digital systems within the Health Research Authority. We have a team of skilled test professionals who make sure quality is delivered in the most effective way. We are looking to add testing skills to our existing team as we are part of an … ambitious programme that will utilise different functional and non-functional test levels at depth. As a Senior Test Analyst, you will design and execute test plans, and carry out testing as part of a broader risk-based approach covering system, integration and user acceptance tests for a Microsoft based technology suite. Candidates over-relying on AI to … Some of the key duties for this position are: -Identify and elaborate testable scenarios for a feature, working with others in a cross functional agile team -design and execute test cases using standard testing techniques -communicate test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders -identify defects, alert the business to them, and help to prioritise them based More ❯