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major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here . Key deliverables Create and implement comprehensive test strategies and test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of software products Define testing objectives, scope, scenarios, and criteria based on project requirements and specifications Ensure high … quality documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports. Support test team and other team members with activities in preparation for and during multiple test phases including FAT, SIT and SAT. Oversee the execution of test cases, including functional, regression, performance and resilience testing Be responsible for the management of test … reports on testing activities, including progress, defect status, and quality metrics. Communicate testing status, issues, and risks to stakeholders, including project managers and product owners. Point of contact for test and quality within customer projects and communication to internal and external stakeholders Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting continuous learning and professional development Work closely with development More ❯

Contract Role – Network Test Manager – London/Hove/Remote – 06 months initial – Inside IR35 Role Overview: Job Title: Network Test Manager Location: London/Hove/Remote ( occasional office visits may be required, especially during delivery and migration phases) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 06 months initial till May 2026 Sector: Financial services Role: Network Simplification: Test … offices; occasional office visits may be required, especially during delivery and migration phases. End date: potential for ongoing engagement depending on project phases and individual capability. Responsibilities: Defining the Test Strategy Defining the Test Plan/s Driving execution of all phases of testing (including customer acceptance and post implementation verification testing) and associated defect tracking/… resolution Test Report preparation and sign-off. Service Transition activities pertaining to testing as outlined above. Technical Skillset Network Experience: Prior experience in the network domain, especially with SD-WAN solutions, site connectivity, and migrations. Migration Knowledge: Experience with MPLS to SD-WAN migrations is highly advantageous, particularly for defining test plans and understanding testing requirements. Testing: Ability More ❯

ECB Programme Test Manager** (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of investment banking? We are seeking a highly skilled ECB … Programme Test Manager to lead testing initiatives within our large-scale programmes and has demonstrable experience working on an ECB onboarding programme. The role is high profile and involves regular interaction with senior stakeholders, including Head of EMEA, CEOs and senior executive level forums. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: Lead and manage testing efforts across extensive programmes, ensuring that all … deliverables meet the highest standards. Test Strategy Development: Define comprehensive test strategies, frameworks, and plans tailored to complex project requirements. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party vendors to align testing objectives with business goals. Quality Assurance Standards: Ensure that all testing processes comply with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards, including ECB More ❯

We're seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a high-performing technology team requiring Security Clearance . This role involves building and maintaining robust automation frameworks, contributing to high-quality software delivery, and promoting best practices in test automation and agile development. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with product and development teams to define … acceptance criteria and test coverage for each story. Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java. Perform exploratory and automated testing across all phases of development. Work with developers to create and test stubs, mocks, and integration points. Ensure traceability and visibility of test progress and quality metrics. Contribute to Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and planning … sessions, championing test best practices. Provide test assurance against defined acceptance and non-functional requirements. Support CI/CD integration and continuous improvement of testing processes. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience as an SDET or Automation Engineer. Strong knowledge of Java (OOP, SOLID principles) and ability to build coded test frameworks. Experience with RESTAssured and API More ❯

an Agile environment and a rainbow team structure, ensuring collaboration across multiple squads. Apply estimation techniques and adhere to established quality processes throughout testing phases. Design, review, and execute test cases, ensuring complete coverage and alignment with requirements. Create and manage test data, estimate execution timelines, and proactively identify and discuss test issues. Maintain a requirements traceability … matrix (RTM) to ensure end-to-end coverage. Manage defect logging, triage, and resolution, conducting regular “show and tell” sessions. Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy across all squads, ensuring consistent test standards. Review and validate test artifacts for quality and compliance with the defined strategy. Lead and mentor QA team members, providing coaching and More ❯

Test Automation Specialists x 3 + 6 month initial contract + £470 to £483 per day - Inside IR35 + Hybrid working form Telford Key Sklills: + Test automation for data and analytics platforms + SC Clearable Key Responsibilities: Working as part of an Agile team participate in ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, demos and reporting. Utilise … strong Stakeholder Management and communication skills to collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, and Business Analysts to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements and technical specifications Ensure that appropriate automation tooling is implemented and utilised to meet business and technical needs. Design and implement automation test strategies and plans for SAS Viya 4 applications, for UI based Visual … Analytics (VA) and Intelligent Decisioning (ID), as well as for integration testing of data pipelines. Develop and maintain test scripts using appropriate automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, PyTest, JUnit) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. Confirm the test data strategy to be used Maintain and evolve the test automation suite to support regression, performance, and More ❯

Test Automation Specialists x 3 + 6 month initial contract + 470 to 483 per day - Inside IR35 + Hybrid working form Telford Key Sklills: + Test automation for data and analytics platforms + SC Clearable Key Responsibilities: Working as part of an Agile team participate in ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, demos and reporting. Utilise … strong Stakeholder Management and communication skills to collaborate with developers, DevOps engineers, and Business Analysts to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements and technical specifications Ensure that appropriate automation tooling is implemented and utilised to meet business and technical needs. Design and implement automation test strategies and plans for SAS Viya 4 applications, for UI based Visual … Analytics (VA) and Intelligent Decisioning (ID), as well as for integration testing of data pipelines. Develop and maintain test scripts using appropriate automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, PyTest, JUnit) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. Confirm the test data strategy to be used Maintain and evolve the test automation suite to support regression, performance, and More ❯

Role : Quality Test Engineer (Manual & Automation) Rate : 440 per day IR35 : Inside Working Practice : Remote Length : 6 Months This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your experience in automation using Postman and other tools, while also playing a vital part in our manual testing requirements. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience migrating Cucumber (Ruby) automated tests … into Postman, Playwright, or similar tools. Key Responsibilities Defining and maintaining an effective test strategy for the team Developing automated tests for new features and keeping existing automation packs up to date Migrating automated tests from Cucumber (Ruby) to Playwright, Postman, or Bruno, depending on requirements Performing functional and regression testing, using both manual and automated approaches Contributing … products and enhancements Essential Requirements Strong collaborative spirit with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the team Broad technical expertise and enthusiasm for technology Ability to document test cases clearly and concisely for ease of understanding by other team members Solid experience in quality assurance (QA) and a deep understanding of QA methodologies Comprehensive knowledge of the More ❯

Role : Quality Test Engineer (Manual & Automation) Rate : £440 per day IR35 : Inside Working Practice : Remote Length : 6 Months This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your experience in automation using Postman and other tools, while also playing a vital part in our manual testing requirements. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience migrating Cucumber (Ruby) automated tests … into Postman, Playwright, or similar tools. Key Responsibilities Defining and maintaining an effective test strategy for the team Developing automated tests for new features and keeping existing automation packs up to date Migrating automated tests from Cucumber (Ruby) to Playwright, Postman, or Bruno, depending on requirements Performing functional and regression testing, using both manual and automated approaches Contributing … products and enhancements Essential Requirements Strong collaborative spirit with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the team Broad technical expertise and enthusiasm for technology Ability to document test cases clearly and concisely for ease of understanding by other team members Solid experience in quality assurance (QA) and a deep understanding of QA methodologies Comprehensive knowledge of the More ❯

Lead Test Engineer/Automation Ruby - Cucumber - Docker £(Apply online only) per day, Outside IR35 Initial 3-6 Month Contract Fully Remote (Must be UK based) Our exclusive Consulting partner urgently requires the services of a Lead Test Engineer on a Contract basis, to work on a high profile Government project. Skills & Experience needed: Test Leadership: Proven … experience in leading testing activities, including defining test strategies and providing technical guidance. Agile Expertise: Proven experience working in agile environments with Scrum or similar frameworks. Software Testing: Expertise in both manual and automated testing, with the ability to design and build comprehensive test suites. Test Automation & Technical Stack: Deep, practical experience in designing, building, and maintaining … automated test suites, including hands-on expertise with the following technologies: Ruby on Rails: Experience in testing and automating services built on this framework. Cucumber: Expertise in writing and implementing acceptance tests using BDD/Gherkin. Docker: Experience in containerising test environments, dependencies, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines. Advanced Test Automation skills covering unit, integration More ❯

Role : Test Lead Rate : £425 per day IR35 : Outside Location : Greater Manchester Working Practice : 1-2 Days per week on-site, some European travel (expensed) Length : 4 Months initial Overview: Computer Futures are supporting a key customer to bolster their rollout of a complex incentive management system that seeks to optimise their sales and finance operations across multiple European … offices. We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Test Lead to ensure readiness for go-live by coordinating with business and project stakeholders, leading on testing strategy, communications and plan, and supporting hands-on with local offices. The system is designed of two main components, data management and incentive management. As a system that supports commercial enterprise … successful consultant to support the testing of data solutions rather than interfaces. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the full testing lifecycle from scope definition to execution. Develop and execute test plans, test scripts, and test scenarios across modular, composable architectures. Coordinate UAT and training activities across European offices. Engage with project and business teams to align testing More ❯

Programme Test Manager - Data Centre Exit/AWS Migration - Greater Manchester Outside IR35 - £500-600 P/D 6 Months Hybrid working Please apply only if you have proven, hands-on experience with data centre migrations in an AWS environment. We are seeking an experienced Test Programme Manager to take full ownership of the end-to-end testing … strategy and delivery for a large-scale Data Centre Exit Programme, focused on the migration of on-prem infrastructure and applications to AWS Cloud. This is a pivotal, senior role requiring a hands-on testing leader who can be parachuted in to quickly assess the current landscape, define a robust test strategy, and drive delivery across multiple … confidence in the successful migration from legacy on-prem systems to a modern AWS environment. Key Responsibilities Strong AWS/Data Centre experience Lead and own the overall testing strategy, planning, and execution for the Data Centre Exit Programme. Oversee end-to-end testing across multiple application and infrastructure migration streams. Define and implement best-practice test governance More ❯

Programme Test Manager - Data Centre Exit/AWS Migration - Greater Manchester Outside IR35 - £(Apply online only) P/D 6 Months Hybrid working Please apply only if you have proven, hands-on experience with data centre migrations in an AWS environment. We are seeking an experienced Test Programme Manager to take full ownership of the end-to-end … testing strategy and delivery for a large-scale Data Centre Exit Programme, focused on the migration of on-prem infrastructure and applications to AWS Cloud. This is a pivotal, senior role requiring a hands-on testing leader who can be parachuted in to quickly assess the current landscape, define a robust test strategy, and drive delivery across … confidence in the successful migration from legacy on-prem systems to a modern AWS environment. Key Responsibilities Strong AWS/Data Centre experience Lead and own the overall testing strategy, planning, and execution for the Data Centre Exit Programme. Oversee end-to-end testing across multiple application and infrastructure migration streams. Define and implement best-practice test governance More ❯

Performance Test Engineer Performance Testing, Speed, scalability, reliability, System performance optimization, Performance test plans, Web and backend systems, Agile, JMeter, K6, LoadRunner, Gatling, Grafana, Prometheus, New Relic, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git, System architecture, APIs 6 months initial contract Remote with occasional travel to Bedford £425 - £475 – Inside IR35 We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented … Performance Test Engineer to design, implement, and execute performance testing strategies, ensuring our applications meet high standards of speed, scalability, and reliability under load. This role involves close collaboration with the Non-Functional Test Lead, Programme Test Lead, developers, DevOps, and product managers to optimise system performance. Day-to-day of the role: Design and develop performance … test plans, scenarios, scripts, and test data. Execute performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests across web and backend systems. Analyse test results and system metrics to identify performance issues and root causes. Create, maintain, and enhance performance testing frameworks and tools. Provide detailed performance test reports and dashboards, with actionable recommendations based on test More ❯

and frameworks for our banking applications and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development and product management, to define quality standards and ensure alignment with business objectives. Analyse test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution. Advocate for quality at all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment. More ❯

and frameworks for our banking applications and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development and product management, to define quality standards and ensure alignment with business objectives. Analyse test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution. Advocate for quality at all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment. More ❯

WLAN, WAN/DIA, and remote access . Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of the network and infrastructure refresh across all workstreams. Develop and maintain delivery plans, test strategies, and implementation roadmaps. Coordinate internal technical teams, external suppliers, and contractors to meet quality and governance standards. Oversee procurement activity (spec writing, tender coordination, contract award) in partnership More ❯

and non-functional requirements. Analyse existing processes and systems to identify compliance gaps and design sustainable solutions. Lead and coordinate solution design, testing, and implementation , including managing UAT and test strategies. Apply PMO standards , manage RAID logs , track progress, and report to senior stakeholders. Skills & Experience 10+ years' experience in regulatory change, Markets, or Capital Markets project management. Proven More ❯

Documents. Ensuring Esri platform features operate as intended. Providing technical leadership for migrating applications from Geocortex to VertiGIS Studio. Integrating geospatial solutions with the Azure-based data platform. Supporting test strategy development and execution for platform and application migration. Acting as the technical authority for geospatial solutions development, providing guidance and assurance to the team. Required experience and 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 click apply for full job details More ❯

including key business events and incident response (some KBE's may be out of hours). Collaborate with architects and project teams to integrate monitoring into solution designs and test strategies. Maintain and enhance dashboards, alerts, and visualisations to support proactive service management. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and tooling exploitation to enhance operational efficiency efficiency within immature teams More ❯

Automation Engineer (Contract)Location: 100 Liverpool Street, LondonContract Length: 6 monthsRate: £500 - £800 per day via UmbrellaHybrid: 2 to 3 days in office We are looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join the Fixed Income Front Office team within a leading global financial institution. You will lead QA automation for high-volume, mission-critical Fixed Income trading … automation initiatives across Fixed Income Sales and Trading platforms Build and maintain automation frameworks for functional and regression testing Partner with developers and QA leads to define and implement test strategies Ensure quality and consistency in front-office systems across multiple asset classes Collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure smooth releases and delivery Required Skills and Experience More ❯

Your new company One of the largest independent bodies handling complaints regarding financial matters Your new role ETL/SQL/Azure Data Factory Test Lead - SDET - Outside IR35 What you'll need to succeed My client is looking for an interim Test Lead with an excellent SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) background, to join in … an immediately required Test Lead role.This is an initial 6-month contract from start, hybrid in office (East London)/WFH requirement and open to contractors outside IR35.The successful candidate will be available for interview within 5 working days, with a target start date of November 10th 2025.You will bring the following skills/experience: Experience as an SDET … across similar client estates in Central Government/Consumer and Business Financial Support. What you'll get in return This is an excellent role to join as an Interim Test Lead across SDET requirements and supporting high-profile client needs, outside IR35. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to More ❯

Your new company One of the largest independent bodies handling complaints regarding financial matters Your new role ETL/SQL/Azure Data Factory Test Lead - SDET - Outside IR35 What you'll need to succeed My client is looking for an interim Test Lead with an excellent SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) background, to join in … an immediately required Test Lead role. This is an initial 6-month contract from start, hybrid in office (East London)/WFH requirement and open to contractors outside IR35. The successful candidate will be available for interview within 5 working days, with a target start date of November 10th 2025. You will bring the following skills/experience: Experience … across similar client estates in Central Government/Consumer and Business Financial Support. What you'll get in return This is an excellent role to join as an Interim Test Lead across SDET requirements and supporting high-profile client needs, outside IR35. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to More ❯

QE Test & Change Manager Location: Leeds/Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months initially Annual Salary: From £69,000 (day rate option available) Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in the dynamic world of Financial Technology? Our client, a global leader in payment solutions, is … looking for a talented QE Test & Change Manager to join their innovative Finance Platform team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about transforming finance systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role As a QE Test & Change Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading testing and change delivery for … every change is implemented smoothly and effectively. Your expertise will help maintain a customer-centric approach, ensuring that both internal and external needs are met. Key Responsibilities: Lead Testing Strategy: Develop and execute testing strategies for inbound changes affecting Balance Sheet Management (BSM) and Regulatory Reporting (RR) applications. Impact Assessment: Assess the impact of changes across finance systems and More ❯