Contract Test Automation Job Vacancies

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QA Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
reports . Automation: Identify scenarios for test automation based on Acceptance Criteria and develop automated tests in Playwright and C# . Continuous Integration: Execute the automated test suite as part of the build process and address failures swiftly. Defect Management: Log, monitor, and track defects through resolution. Knowledge Sharing: Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to promote team … test cases to Playwright when required. Test Coverage Metrics: Define and track test coverage to ensure thorough validation across the system. Code Quality: Ensure all automated test scripts are code-reviewed and adhere to development standards, particularly in C# and TypeScript . Key Deliverables: Automated test suite with full traceability. Test data required for … the test suite into the build pipeline. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience with C# , TypeScript , and Playwright . Strong background in test automation and writing automated test scripts. Previous experience in smaller trading organizations or trading environments is a huge plus. Familiarity with Jira for managing test cases, stories, and defects. Experience implementing the test More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £500 - £750 per day
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Battery Test Automation Engineer

Gaydon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
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 ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 27 Hourly
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Lead IaC Test Engineer - Newcastle - 6 month contract

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Opus Recruitment Solutions
I am workign with a consutlancy feeding into the Public sector looking for an Lead IaC Test Engineer to join a contract. 6 month Inside IR35 60% of the week travel to Newcastle Key Responsibilities Strategy … and Leadership: Define and lead the IaC test automation strategy for the PDU, championing quality and best practices. Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient automated testing frameworks for infrastructure as code using industry-standard tools. End-to-End IaC Testing: Lead the automated testing of Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC scripts to ensure correct resource … Google Cloud) and expert-level, hands-on experience using IaC tools, such as Terraform or Ansible. Test Automation: A proven track record of designing, building, and leading automated testing strategies and frameworks for both infrastructure and application layers. Experience using specific IaC testing frameworks, such as Terratest, InSpec, or Gherkin. Scripting & Programming: Senior-level proficiency in multiple scripting More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £500 - £530/week
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Data Test Lead

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Method Resourcing
Data Test Lead l Data platform l Test strategy 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 Contract: Outside IR35 3 month contract remote however, has to be based in the UK £325 per day Immediate start THIS ROLE IS INITIALLY WORKING 3 DAYS PER WEEK WITH THE EXPECTATION More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £325 per day
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Tester-Salesforce- Azure Integration-Salesforce-Cloud

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Interquest
a salesforce education cloud implementation. The Tester will be tasked with validating with validating end-to-end integrations and ensure all non-functional requirements, across performance, security, reliability, and automation whilst building test coverage into CI/CD pipelines ensuring quality at speed in an Agile, DevOps-enabled environment. Tester-Salesforce- Azure Integration-Salesforce-Cloud- Essential Expereince Experience … platforms. Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure integration services (Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management). Experience with REST API testing, Swagger/OpenAPI validation, and API test automation. Solid background in non-functional testing, including performance, security, and resilience testing. Capability in DevOps testing, with the ability to embed test automation into CI/… CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar. Experience of using test automation and load testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Locust, Selenium, or ReadyAPI) Experience of monitoring/logging platforms such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or Log Analytics. Strong defect management, documentation, and test traceability skills using tools like Azure Boards, Jira, or TestRail. Tester-Salesforce More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £400 per day
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Senior Full Stack & AI Automation Engineer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Salt Search
Senior Full Stack & AI Automation Engineer - London Rate: £500 - £530 per day Duration: 1 year contract 3 days onsite per week in London office (Battersea) As a key member of the Automation Team, you'll design and build next-generation automation platforms, blending Python, React, Postgres, and modern DevOps practices with cutting-edge AI/ML techniques … such as RAG, vector databases, and multi-agent systems. You'll work across the full software lifecycle: from system design and test automation, to deployment and performance monitoring, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. What You'll Work On Designing and developing automation solutions aligned with Apple's product requirements. Building agentic AI …/ML systems (MCP servers/clients, RAG pipelines, vector DBs). Developing both front-end (React, JS) and back-end (Python, APIs, Postgres) features. Driving test automation with Selenium and iOS functional frameworks. Implementing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), ensuring high-quality releases. Partnering with cross-functional teams, reporting on sprint progress, and demoing new features. What More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Test Lead - Active SC required

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Sanderson
Test Lead - Active SC Cleared Rate - up to £600 per day overall assignment rate to umbrella Duration - 6 months initially (extensions likely) Location - London ADHOC on site Sanderson has partnered with a leading consultancy who are looking for a Test Lead to join one of their public sector clients. They have just gone through a restructure and are … looking to bring in some new talent. The successful candidate will be a Test Lead that isn't scared to get their hands dirty within software testing, strategy and more. Key Responsibilities To provide breadth of domain knowledge to support delivery in all areas of testing. To produce a Test Strategy for simple or moderate testing requirements, utilising … a risk-based approach. To produce and review Test Plans for simple or moderate testing requirements, in line with the Test Strategy. To develop high level Test Cases (scenarios) and Test Scripts, including expected results, for simple or moderate requirements in line with the Test Strategy. To create and manage test data and specify More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Test Manager

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Experis
Test Manager 3 months Wokingham - hybrid £460 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only SC security clearance eligible or hold active SC clearance Job Overview We are seeking an accomplished Test Manager & Test Strategist with a proven track record in leading complex enterprise application integration testing. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless end-to-end user journeys … the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a strategic testing mindset, exceptional leadership, and robust stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead, design, and implement the overall test strategy for end-to-end integration between Azure Entra, ServiceNow, and Workday within the context of the JML process. Develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and frameworks covering functional … integration, user acceptance, and process resilience testing. Own the delivery of test artefacts, ensuring traceability to business requirements and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including HR, IT, Security, and Operations-to ensure alignment of test scope and coverage for all user journeys. Champion the adoption of service virtualization to facilitate early and continuous testing in the More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £460 - £461/day
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Oracle Test Specialist

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Summer Browning Associates
ORACLE TEST SPECIALIST - ORACLE FUSION ERP AND HCM Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the Public Sector, who is seeking an Oracle Test Specialist for a 9-month assignment. Location: Hybrid - London The ideal candidates will have an active Security Clearance and proven Software Testing background, with the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in … functional testing of Oracle Fusion ERP and HCM. Extensive hands-on proficiency in designing tests (suitable for future test automation), preparing test environments and test data, executing tests (both static and dynamic), and managing defects through to resolution. Solid test analyst skills, preferably with ISEB or ISTQB qualifications. Experience in writing test scripts and … exposure to Behaviour Driven Development (BDD). Familiarity with PaaS (custom) solutions. Experience using Jira with the X-ray test management plug-in (or an equivalent tool). To apply, please submit your most recent CV for review. More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £NEG Excellent Day Rates
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SC Senior QA Lead

Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
with a focus on utilising frameworks and tools such as Selenium and Page Object Models to drive efficient testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing test automation frameworks, as well as creating test scripts to cover key functionality and user journeys. Accountabilities will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the … QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in the future. Strong expertise in test automation, software testing methodologies, and testing frameworks such as Selenium is essential for this role. Experience with writing tests for both frontend (e.g. using tools like Cypress or More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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SC Senior QA Lead

Bristol, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
with a focus on utilising frameworks and tools such as Selenium and Page Object Models to drive efficient testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing test automation frameworks, as well as creating test scripts to cover key functionality and user journeys. Accountabilities will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the … QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in the future. Strong expertise in test automation, software testing methodologies, and testing frameworks such as Selenium is essential for this role. Experience with writing tests for both frontend (e.g. using tools like Cypress or More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Test Engineer - 6 month contract - Inside IR35

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
for multipke Test Engineers to join a 6 month contract.Inside IR3560% of the week onsite travel Newcastle (negotiable)Key Behaviours: Build and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and automation suites to provide full coverage of business requirements. Design, build and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain appropriate documentation within the test automation code base. Communicate with other teams and share technical resources, knowledge and lessons learned. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Agile Team understand Agile … delivery principles, methodology and tool. Essential Skills: Test Engineering best practices Functional and non-functional testing Systems integration testing Security testing Performance testing Development and maintenance of automated test suites Test Infrastructure – e.g. Docker and containerisation TDD and BDD principles Micro-service architecture and API testing principles CI/CD pipelines Java 11/17/21and More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £425 per day
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SDET - Playwright/TypeScript

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
SDET - Playwright/Typescript - sought by leading trading firm based in London - Contract -Hybrid What You'll Do: Test Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright to ensure high-quality product delivery. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless, bug-free software. Continuous Improvement: Identify … to-End Testing: Drive comprehensive end-to-end testing for our web-based applications and trading platforms. What We're Looking For: Playwright Experience: Strong experience with Playwright for test automation, and familiarity with modern web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS). SDET Expertise: Proficiency in writing automated tests for web and mobile applications, with a solid More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £550 - £700 per day
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Senior SDET (SC Cleared)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ARM
site in London My client, a government body are looking for a Senior SDET to join their fast-paced team with some experience in Java coding (OOP, SOLID), Building automation platforms and frameworks. This role will include but is not limited to: Working with the product team to define the acceptance criteria and testing DOD for each story Pairing … at all levels Working with the Product team to define tests throughout the product delivery into live Automating tests for all phases. Working collaboratively with developers to design and test stubs Ensure the team define tests to validate NFR?s at the appropriate level Ensuring traceability is maintained throughout the product delivery Ensuring the team is aware of test … quality throughout the product lifecycle Working in an Agile team, you will be responsible for inputting to the design and build of automated tests to ensure adequate and effective test coverage Provide test assurance of the user stories according to the defined acceptance test criteria; whilst working in a test-first environment. Work closely with Software More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £612/day Inside IR35
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Java Engineer

Farnborough, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
FDM Group
members and helping to shape the engineering culture. You will help deliver secure, reliable, and scalable systems that support business objectives and improve customer experience. Responsibilities Analyse, design, develop, test, and deploy new features and user stories with a focus on high standards for security, reliability, and performance Collaborate with product owners and other stakeholders to define requirements and … ensure alignment with overall architecture and best practices Identify and remediate issues using sound engineering principles, while proactively designing solutions to prevent potential failures Participate in peer code reviews, test automation, and documentation as part of the development lifecycle Contribute to internal technology communities, sharing knowledge and driving best practices across teams Ensure delivery commitments are met through … oriented programming and system design Experience working in Agile development environments Experience with Java 17 or Java 21 Strong understanding of Spring Boot and Spring Batch frameworks Familiarity with test automation using Cucumber or similar frameworks Exposure to observability tools such as Datadog Hands-on experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and Oracle Practical knowledge of AWS More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
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Electrical Test Engineer

Milton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Manpower UK Ltd
Electrical Test Engineer Location: Haverhill, CB4 0AB Contract: 2-3 months Rate : Negotiable (Umbrella or PAYE) About the Role We are seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to support the reliability testing of advanced network cards in line with an agreed Reliability Test Plan. This is a hands-on role involving test setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and data … collection, with work split between our onsite oven-testing facility and an external partner lab in Haverhill. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers to design and validate test setups, check wiring and schematics, run regression tests, and execute scripted procedures across both Windows and Linux platforms. Due to the lab's location, applicants should have access to their … own transport. Key Responsibilities Set up and run reliability and regression tests on network cards. Operate and monitor environmental ovens (temperature/humidity cycling). Work with test scripts, wiring checks, and test automation across Linux and Windows platforms. Collect and analyse results in Excel, providing clear, accurate documentation. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure tests are executed More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Quality Engineer -

Telford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
TXP
highest quality standards across a range of technologies. Tech Stack Frontend: Remix, React, JavaScript Backend: Java, Spring, .NET Data: MongoDB, Oracle Tools: RabbitMQ, JSON Key Responsibilities Design and implement test automation frameworks and solutions from the ground up Apply TDD/BDD methodologies and risk-based testing approaches Support CI/CD pipelines and promote shift-left quality … practices Coach and mentor engineers on quality engineering best practices Conduct testing across all levels (Unit, Integration, System, Non-Functional) Analyse business requirements to define effective test strategies Manage test data and maintain testing collateral Collaborate in development activities through pair programming Required Skills Strong background in software testing and quality engineering Hands-on experience with CI/… CD pipelines Proficiency with Git/GitLab Excellent communication and coaching skills Strong stakeholder management abilities Quality-first mindset Preferred Skills Experience with automation tools (JUnit, Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber) Familiarity with performance testing (Gatling) and security testing (OWASP Zap) Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud environments (AWS) Accessibility testing expertise (WCAG, Wave, Axe More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £0 per annum
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Functional Test Lead

Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Job Title: Functional Test Lead Location: Warwick, Hybrid Remuneration: Daily rate from £500 Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time Join our client, a leader in the electricity transmission industry, dedicated to connecting people to energy in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner! We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Functional Test Lead to steer our testing efforts during an exciting transition to a new SCADA system. Responsibilities: Lead Waterfall Test Stages, including Point to Point (P2P), Automation, STRC (System Test and Regression of Connected systems), and UAT. Collaborate with Business SMEs and the wider Test Team for planning, estimating, preparation, and execution. Manage External Dependencies, including … Test Data and Environment Management Services (TDEMS) and third-party coordination. Perform Quality Assurance with regular checks on test scope, coverage, and quality. Work closely with the Agile Test Lead to ensure alignment of user stories. Essential Knowledge and Experience: Experience leading SIT and UAT in customer-facing test stages across Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Strong More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Java Developer

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
FDM Group
and observability tools Ensure services are production-ready with built-in telemetry, logging, performance tuning, and fault tolerance Write unit, integration, and acceptance tests as part of a strong test automation culture Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing, code reviews, and process improvement Partner with DevOps, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality software More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £55,000 - £75,000 per annum
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DevOps Engineer - DV Cleared

Worcestershire, United Kingdom
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £550 - £600/day
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Test Development Engineer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Matchtech
Our large defence client is seeking a skilled Test Development Engineer to join their Test Equipment Design team in Stevenage. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects, developing and maintaining automated test systems within an established team. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement test strategies, with an emphasis on 'Design for Test' where appropriate. Create test strategy documents and design Interchangeable Test Adaptors, including both mechanical and electrical elements. Develop software for automated test sequences in accordance with test specifications. Engage in continuous improvement activities and the development of new technologies. Job Requirements: Experience in creating and maintaining automated test systems. Strong understanding and interpretation of … technical requirements and drawings. Contemporary working knowledge of electronics. Understanding of modern test techniques/methodologies such as ICT, Functional Test, and Boundary Scan. Experience in measurement system design, including instrument applicability and power distribution/grounding. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in using NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand is preferable. Experience in Boundary Scan More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP 50 Hourly
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QA Analyst

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
and a desire to build a career in software quality assurance. Key Responsibilities Testing & QA Execution Review requirements, specifications, and documentation to assure product quality. Define, maintain, and execute test scenarios and scripts for client's core systems. Deliver functional, system integration, regression, and UAT support testing. Manage defect tracking and resolution, collaborating with developers, QA leads, and production … support. Maintain and improve regression test packs using XRAY test management tool. Business Analysis Collaborate with BAs and SMEs to understand acceptance criteria. Translate business requirements into test scenarios and test cases. Assist with regression testing during UAT phases. Test Environment & Data Management Ensure suitable test environments are available. Prepare and manage test … individual with the following: Experience with electronic trading flows (D2D, D2C, Bloomberg, Tradeweb, algo trading, smart order routing). Understanding of interest rate derivatives (swaps, futures). Familiarity with automation testing (advantageous). Strong knowledge of SDLC in Agile environments. Technical skills: SQL, Python, JavaScript, APIs, data reconciliation. Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Senior DevOps Engineer

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
ECS
their applications Support development teams in onboarding to a standard CI/CD pipeline Troubleshoot technical challenges including legacy systems, tooling migrations, and testing gaps Encourage sustainable practices like test automation, trunk-based development, and containerization Proven skills and experience to help succeed in this role include: Proven experience working as a Senior DevOps Engineer/DevOps Lead More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £500 - £600 per day
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DevSecOps Pentester

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Queen Square Recruitment Limited
and secure design review. Proficiency in automating security checks using Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, or similar tools. Secure coding knowledge and familiarity with common developer pitfalls. Scripting for testing/automation: Python, Bash, Go. Cloud-native and container experience: Docker, Kubernetes, IaC. Cloud security knowledge: AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud security best practices. Experience collaborating in agile, fast-paced environments More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Senior Digital Java Developer

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Qualserv Consulting
remote) Essential Experience Required Must be SC Cleared OR eligible for SC Clearance Experience of leading or directing a team of Java Developers. Experience of building useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment, implementing API's for internal and external use. Taking part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms and help build server More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: From £650 to £700 per day
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Test Automation
10th Percentile
£313
25th Percentile
£400
Median
£500
75th Percentile
£580
90th Percentile
£695