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Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Head of Testing to lead and transform the Testing and Quality Assurance function across enterprise-scale digital transformation programs. The ideal candidate will define the testing strategy, establish governance, drive quality best practices, manage testing teams, and ensure successful … delivery of business-critical applications within a complex stakeholder environment. Key Responsibilities: Testing Strategy & Leadership Define and implement the overall testing and quality assurance strategy. Build and lead high-performing testing teams across multiple programs and projects. Establish testing standards, methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices. ...

client, a leading developer of mission-critical and safety-critical systems for the defence and aerospace sectors, is seeking a C/C++ Software Engineer for a contract opportunity. The role will involve developing robust embedded software for applications used across military aircraft, vehicles, civil aerospace and unmanned … systems. Key Responsibilities: Defining requirements, designing, developing and verifying software across a range of integrity levels Producing high-quality C and C++ code in line with internal software standards Developing and testing bare-metal embedded software Creating accurate software design documentation and supporting requirements development ...

environment for a central Government Department. This role would particularly suit someone who has progressed into Scrum Master or Agile Delivery positions from a software development or software testing background and therefore brings a strong technical understanding alongside their Agile delivery experience. This is not a purely … constructively to keep delivery on track Essential Experience Proven experience working as a Scrum Master at SFIA Level 5 Previous hands-on experience within software development or software testing Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle Experience working within ...

Manual Software Tester/Salesforce Tester Location: Cheltenham 3-4 days pw onsite Contract Length: Initial 3-Month Contract Working Pattern: Primarily office-based Monday to Thursday, with Friday working from home. Some flexibility may be available following onboarding. Rate: 450 per day inside IR35 Overview Our client … Salesforce Tester to support a key programme of work on an initial 3-month contract basis. We are particularly interested in candidates with Salesforce testing experience; however, applicants with strong manual testing expertise and API testing experience will also be considered. This role will involve working closely ...

Lead : 6 Month Contract - Hybrid/Warwickshire We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to operate at programme level, ensuring that Software testing across all delivery teams is coordinated, traceable and sufficient to demonstrate readiness for live operation. You will play a key role in shaping the overall … Outside IR35) Location: Hybrid/Warwickshire Start: ASAP Skills - Proven experience in Programme-level Test management and quality assurance activities across end to end software delivery. - Strong expertise in Software Testing, test strategy and test planning within complex delivery environments. - Solid understanding of modern applications, testing ...

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER – V06450 Role Description Provide technical expertise across the software team for the requirements, design, implementation, testing and verification of the software subsystems on Naval radar Key Tasks Derive and maintain a set of software requirements from a baseline set of systems requirements … Produce and maintain a software design to meet a set of software requirements Use a software design to produce a deliverable software solution Test a software solution to prove that is meets its design aims and requirements Skills Have considerable ability of using at least ...

Design and implement test automation frameworks and solutions from the ground up. Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), and risk-based testing approaches. Support CI/CD pipelines and promote shift-left quality practices. Coach and mentor team members on quality engineering principles and best practices. … Perform testing across multiple levels, including: Unit Testing System Testing Integration Testing Non-Functional Testing Analyse business requirements and develop effective test strategies. Create and maintain test data and testing artefacts. Participate in collaborative development through pair programming. Review and interpret Java unit tests ...

consultant 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 … robust automated test frameworks and test 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 ...

Location: Bolton (fully onsite) Duration: 12 months Rate: 65ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: We are looking for a C#/C++ Software Engineer to join our client in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Working within a team of software engineers, the role will focus on developing, integrating and maintaining … Windows-based data capture, analysis and training systems that support complex products and their associated subsystems. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop system interface software to capture and analyse performance data Support the setting to work of software on Windows hardware for target testing Architect and implement robust ...

Software Engineer C++/C# HWIL required for long term contract assignment based in Bolton Skillset/experience required: Extensive experience in C++/C# development in a Windows environment. Proficiency in C# for tooling, test interfaces, or Windows components as needed. Demonstrable skills in multi-threaded and concurrent … programming. Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management, and performance optimisation. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD Experience of working with technical documentation to inform the software engineering process around system software requirements Desirable Skills: Familiarity with unit testing frameworks ...

left' quality assurance and reduce risk - shortening the feedback loop for proving features Ensure applications are built to be tested via automation. Supports manual testing when all automation avenues have been exhausted. Main roles and responsibilities include: Designing and implementing test solutions and the automation to support these, often … from scratch, by applying best practice approaches Applying structured testing and automation approaches, utilising technologies aligned with TDD/BDD Bringing a breadth of experience of testing within the CI/CD lifecycle, its supporting technologies and experience of automation testing frameworks Applying test approaches and applying ...

left' quality assurance and reduce risk - shortening the feedback loop for proving features Ensure applications are built to be tested via automation. Supports manual testing when all automation avenues have been exhausted. Main roles and responsibilities include: Designing and implementing test solutions and the automation to support these, often … from scratch, by applying best practice approaches Applying structured testing and automation approaches, utilising technologies aligned with TDD/BDD Bringing a breadth of experience of testing within the CI/CD lifecycle, its supporting technologies and experience of automation testing frameworks Applying test approaches and applying ...

support the delivery of secure, mission-critical solutions within the Defence sector. Working in an Agile environment, you'll drive quality throughout the software life cycle, champion automation, and help engineering teams deliver reliable, resilient, and secure systems. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated testing solutions and frameworks. … Champion Quality Engineering and shift-left testing practices. Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines. Apply risk-based testing approaches across the delivery life cycle. Collaborate with Developers, DevOps Engineers and Architects to ensure quality is embedded from the outset. Contribute to functional, integration, performance, security and accessibility ...

embed a Quality Engineering and shift-left approach . Key Responsibilities Design and 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 … 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 ...

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 coverage, and support continuous integration and validation activities. The position also includes contributing … process improvements, adhering to quality standards, and supporting project schedules and deliverables. Qualifications Candidates should possess skills in Test Development and Testing, including designing test strategies and creating test procedures for complex systems. Candidates should possess skills in Software Testing, with experience in validating software functionality ...

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 … executing functional, integration and end-to-end testing. You'll work closely with developers, business analysts and project stakeholders to ensure high-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 ...

Software Engineer (ADA) - Integration & Test Location: Bristol Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella Contract Length: 12 Months (Extension Likely) Working Pattern: Full-Time Onsite - Bristol, Filton We are currently recruiting for an experienced Software Engineer with strong ADA development and integration testing expertise to join a leading defence … engineering organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical software systems, contributing to the development, integration, verification and validation of advanced technology programmes within a secure and highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and verify software using ADA and associated toolsets. Conduct software ...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a C#/C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite. A compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday should be possible. … time and a quarter Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C#/C++ Software Engineer Job Description: By embracing the latest software technologies and methods the Manufacturing Intelligence and Support department delivers exceptional software solutions that support ...

experienced Non-Functional Tester to join their team on an initial 12-month contract. THE ROLE You'll be responsible for supporting the testing of complex systems, with a focus on non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, scalability and reliability. The role will involve: Planning and executing non-functional … test strategies and scenarios Performance, load and stress testing Assessing system performance, capacity and scalability Identifying bottlenecks and performance issues Analysing test results and producing clear reports Working closely with Software Engineers, Test Engineers and technical stakeholders Supporting the development and maintenance of automated test approaches Contributing ...

services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role We are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join the Quantitative Solutions & Innovations (QSI) team within the Sales & Distribution division of a leading Investment Banking client in Glasgow. This … Front End, Java Back End, frameworks and development tooling. Take part in design discussions, code reviews and technical decision-making. Improve test automation, testing approaches and overall software quality. Help investigate and resolve production issues across internal and external client-facing applications. Collaborate within a Front Office technology ...

work for a leading Defence organisation based in Bolton. What we are looking for: We are currently looking to recruit an experienced self-starting Software Engineer for a position in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The role is 100% on site. The successful candidate will join our development team responsible … building and integrating data capture, analysis and training systems. The role will focus on developing and maintaining software in Windows environment, working closely with several subsystem design teams and the manufacturing teams producing the product. Proficient in C++ and C#, you will play a critical part in the design ...

Role purpose Deliver high-quality testing for identity processing and provisioning across the identity lifecycle (joiner/mover/leaver). You'll validate that identities, accounts, and entitlements are provisioned and removed accurately, securely, and in line with control expectations. Key responsibilities Execute functional, integration, and regression testing … LDAP), and target applications. Validate provisioning outcomes: account creation/updates, entitlement assignment/removal, approvals, and de-provisioning. Perform negative and exception-path testing (failed connectors, retries, reconciliation, manual overrides). Validate identity data mapping and transformations (attributes, rules, and role logic such as birthright access). Prepare ...

proving that world-class capability can come from a dynamic and ambitious SME. What We're Looking For: 5+ years commercial experience in software or applications testing. Strong experience testing Windows desktop applications , ideally within a .NET environment. A solid understanding of functional, system, regression and integration testing . Experience writing and executing structured test cases and test procedures. Strong skills in defect investigation, troubleshooting and root cause analysis . Experience testing UI/UX, user workflows and application functionality . Good networking knowledge across TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DHCP, DNS and VPNs . ...

Title: Software Test Engineer Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire Term: 12 Months IR35: INSIDE Hourly Rate: £DOE I am seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering safety- and mission-critical software. This is a hands-on testing role for someone … comfortable working at code level as well as system level. You will work closely with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers and 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 ...

Senior C++/C# Software Engineer Bolton £65 - £70 per hour Umbrella 12-Month Contract Full-Time Onsite We are currently recruiting for an experienced C++/C# Software Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team developing software solutions that support complex engineering products throughout manufacturing … testing and operational delivery. This role will focus on the design, development, integration and verification of software applications in a Windows environment. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, high-performance software solutions and support new customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and develop ...