7 of 7 DemandTrendPermanent Exploratory Testing Jobs in the South East

the QA function. This isn’t a narrowly defined tester role... they’re looking for an all-round QA who’s as comfortable writing automation as they are running exploratory sessions, is product-led, and who wants to shape the future of quality. About You You’re a curious, charismatic Quality Engineer who loves to roll up your sleeves … and dive into challenges. A natural problem solver with a strong critical thinking mindset, you use context-driven, exploratory testing to inform where and how you test, ensuring the most valuable risks are addressed. Oh, and you’re equally comfortable writing automation with Cypress. Apply if you have the following: Exploratory testing isn’t just a … as a QA. Your CV talks about assessing risk and you can back it up at interview with examples. You are already curious about low-code and AI-powered testing tools to speed up repetitive tasks, enhance coverage, and support smart debugging. You’ve taken the lead on running automation suites using Cypress. You know how to balance automation More ❯

using Gherkin syntax and ReqNRoll. Participate in Agile ceremonies, story reviews, and provide early feedback on testability and quality. Expand test coverage across regression and feature test suites. Perform exploratory testing during feature development. Conduct code reviews for test scripts and contribute to internal tooling. Support performance testing using Azure Load Testing, JMeter, or Locust. Debug … CI/CD pipeline issues and ensure smooth test execution in Azure DevOps. Contribute to backend/API testing and support security testing initiatives. Company Benefits 22 days holiday (plus 3.5 discretionary days at Christmas) 4x Salary Life Insurance 6% Pension Contribution - into a defined Pension Plan held with Scottish Widows Company bonus scheme - worth up to … days Bike to Work Scheme Requirements You Should Have: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation. Proficient in C# and test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright). Solid understanding of Agile/Kanban methodologies and shift-left testing practices. More ❯

using Gherkin syntax and ReqNRoll. Participate in Agile ceremonies, story reviews, and provide early feedback on testability and quality. Expand test coverage across regression and feature test suites. Perform exploratory testing during feature development. Conduct code reviews for test scripts and contribute to internal tooling. Support performance testing using Azure Load Testing, JMeter, or Locust. Debug … CI/CD pipeline issues and ensure smooth test execution in Azure DevOps. Contribute to backend/API testing and support security testing initiatives. Company Benefits 22 days holiday (plus 3.5 discretionary days at Christmas) 4x Salary Life Insurance 6% Pension Contribution - into a defined Pension Plan held with Scottish Widows Company bonus scheme - worth up to … days Bike to Work Scheme Requirements You Should Have: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation. Proficient in C# and test automation tools (Selenium, Playwright). Solid understanding of Agile/Kanban methodologies and shift-left testing practices. More ❯

Engineer to join a fast-paced agile delivery team working on live projects within the Central Government sector. This is a hands-on role focused on implementing continuous automated testing within a CI/CD lifecycle. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, flexibility, and continuous learning. The team thrives on solving complex operational challenges … with bespoke technical solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement automated test frameworks across UI & API Perform manual and automated testing using open-source tools (e.g., Selenium, Java) Apply agile methodologies including TDD, BDD, ATDD Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support exploratory testing Engage in non-functional testing (Security, Performance, Accessibility, OAT) Collaborate with QA … teams to improve frameworks and processes Ideal Candidate: Strong experience in both manual and automation testing Proficient in Selenium and Java Comfortable working in agile environments and driving best practices Passionate about continuous improvement and emerging technologies Eligible for UK security clearance (British passport holder, UK resident for past 5 years) Culture & Benefits: Inclusive, team-led environment with a More ❯

a hands-on leadership role, balancing technical depth with mentoring and stakeholder influence. What You'll Do Own and evolve automation frameworks with Playwright (TypeScript) Drive performance engineering and testing (K6, JMeter) in CI/CD pipelines Apply continuous inspection and automated reporting for visibility and improvement Ensure compatibility testing (e.g. BrowserStack) is built into delivery Champion exploratory testing to uncover hidden issues Collaborate across engineering teams to embed quality at every stage What You'll Bring Proven QA experience with leadership exposure Hands-on expertise with Playwright (TypeScript) - essential Strong background in automation, performance, and compatibility testing Experience with CI/CD workflows and cross-functional delivery teams Excellent communication and mentoring skills More ❯

a hands-on leadership role, balancing technical depth with mentoring and stakeholder influence. What You'll Do Own and evolve automation frameworks with Playwright (TypeScript) Drive performance engineering and testing (K6, JMeter) in CI/CD pipelines Apply continuous inspection and automated reporting for visibility and improvement Ensure compatibility testing (e.g. BrowserStack) is built into delivery Champion exploratory testing to uncover hidden issues Collaborate across engineering teams to embed quality at every stage What You'll Bring Proven QA experience with leadership exposure Hands-on expertise with Playwright (TypeScript) - essential Strong background in automation, performance, and compatibility testing Experience with CI/CD workflows and cross-functional delivery teams Excellent communication and mentoring skills More ❯

Test SME to play a pivotal role in the electricity system operator balancing program. This position will involve close collaboration with business stakeholders, QA teams, and developers to support testing and development of a modern dispatch optimisation algorithm. Key Responsibilities Work with project and customer teams on the Dispatch Algorithm within Balancing Transformation programs. Support Quality Assurance and development … of modern optimisation algorithms. Coordinate with functional teams and business users to review and test scenarios. Perform exploratory testing, identify defects, and document observations. Contribute to the development of requirement tools and automation for algorithm testing. About You You will bring expertise in optimisation and testing, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Essential experience includes: Proven More ❯